Open Collections

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1 bookplate : relief printing ; 7.4 x 10.2 cm

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Due to style of design and initials, it is possible this bookplate's creator is Thoreau MacDonald. Thoreau MacDonald (1901-1989), son of J.E.H. Macdonald, was a Canadian illustrator, painter, and designer. He worked primarily in black and white, due to colour blindness, and subjects often included nature or vistas of Canada. MacDonald also established the Woodchuck Press in the late 1930s. Some of his illustrations in various publications are available from UBC Library. However, bookplate artist cannot be confirmed.
References:
1) Murray, Joan. "Macdonald, Thoreau." the Canadian Encyclopedia. Accessed 12 May 2009 from http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0004870.
2) National Gallery of Canada. "Thoreau and J.E.H. MacDonald Collection Finding Aid." Accessed 11 May 2009 from http://national.gallery.ca/english/library/biblio/ngc015.html

RBSC Bookplates

2009

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