Isabella Stewart Gardner (New York, 1840 - 1924, Boston)
Book Catalog, 1900
Ink on paper with custom leather binding, 24.2 x 28.5 cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)
Isabella Stewart Gardner - Book Catalog, 1900
Object details
Object number
ARC.009130
Creator(s)
Isabella Stewart Gardner (New York, 1840 - 1924, Boston)
Title
Book Catalog
Date
1900
Medium
Ink on paper with custom leather binding
Dimensions
24.2 x 28.5 cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)
Commentary
This handwritten catalogue is an alphabetical compendium of major works within Isabella Stewart Gardner’s book collection. The catalogue contains both contemporary titles and historical editions, and includes a number of enclosures pertaining to the authors she collected. In some cases, she would place letters from book dealers within the pages, making this volume an archive of correspondence as well as a catalogue of works.
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Commentary
This handwritten catalogue is an alphabetical compendium of major works within Isabella Stewart Gardner’s book collection. The catalogue contains both contemporary titles and historical editions, and includes a number of enclosures pertaining to the authors she collected. In some cases, she would place letters from book dealers within the pages, making this volume an archive of correspondence as well as a catalogue of works.