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Design of a Sail, for Charles Sayle's Book-covers: 1485

Object information

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Titles

Design of a Sail, for Charles Sayle's Book-covers

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Burne-Jones, Edward

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928-07) by Sayle, E.

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Size Diameter 46 mm
Sight Size Height 62 mm Width 62 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on white paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: July 26 1928 Linslade, Walkford, Christchuch. Dear Mr. Cockerell, I am sending the 'Initials' (perhaps not a bookplate) designed by Burne-Jones for my brother. He used to put it on the cover of his books of poems only I think. Yours sincerely E. Sayle.
  • Location: Mount, verso
  • Method of creation: Letter

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1485
Primary reference Number: 26135
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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