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Liffey Sequence: PB.3-2025

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Liffey Sequence

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Butler, Jim (Séamus de Buitléir)
Author: Butler, David

Entities

Categories

Description

Artist’s book with twelve original poems and accompanying screenprints. Cloth bound volume, 28 pp.

Notes

History note: The artist, from whom acquired

Legal notes

Bought from Jim Butler with the David Hall Purchase Fund, 2025

Measurements and weight

Height: 38 cm
Width: 28 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2025) by Butler, Jim (Séamus de Buitléir) David Hall Purchase Fund

Dating

21st Century
Production date: AD 2025

Note

Signed and dated by the artist in an edition of 24

Components of the work

Endpapers composed of paper ( Hahnemühle Ingres ‘middle grey" 100 gsm, acid free)
Bookcloth composed of cloth ( Ratchford Astral “pampas” - dyed rayon backed with lining paper)

Materials used in production

100% linen Linen thread
Acrylic System 3 inks (range of colours) Ink
BFK Rives “blanc” 250 gsm, acid free, 100% cotton Paper
Tarlatan scrim (100% cotton) to reinforce the spine Cotton
conservation grade PVA Glue
mill board, acid free Board

Techniques used in production

Screenprint
Letterpress

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: signed and dated
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB.3-2025
Primary reference Number: 318836
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 23 October 2025 Updated: Tuesday 18 November 2025 Last processed: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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