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Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry

Edgar Gilstrap Simpson British

1899–1900

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Small album containing 34 leaves with designs for Art Nouveau jewelry. Bound in a tooled and gilt leather binding, designed by Simpson himself.

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Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry, Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed)), Graphite and gouache

Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry, Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed)), Graphite and gouache

Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry, Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed)), Graphite and gouache

Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry, Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed)), Graphite and gouache

Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry, Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed)), Graphite and gouache

Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry, Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed)), Graphite and gouache

Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry, Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed)), Graphite and gouache

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leaf 22, no. 57

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leaf 12, nos. 35, 36

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leaf 34, nos. 93, 94, 95

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leaf 10, nos. 29-31, enamel buttons

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leaf 18, carp button

Title: Album with Designs for Art Nouveau Jewelry

Artist: Edgar Gilstrap Simpson (British, 1867–1945 (presumed))

Date: 1899–1900

Medium: Graphite and gouache

Dimensions: Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 x 5/8 in. (8.9 x 12.7 x 1.6 cm)

Classifications: Albums, Ornament & Architecture, Drawings

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959

Object Number: 59.508.94(1–34)

Chronology

Great Britain and Ireland, 1800-1900 A.D.

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