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The Wreath Dance, needle box print; The Greek Dance
by Baxter, George
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: George Baxter, 1850. Oil lithograph in colors on light card stock, 1 7/8 x 1 inches (47 x 24 mm), printed to the margins, as issued. Signed and titled in another hand in ink on the mat, and alternately titled in ink on the verso. Colors are moderately attenuated and the image shows toning throughout. Minor mat tone, and affixed to the mat at the top edge with a paper tape stamp, as issued. Presented in a period gilded plaster frame. With the King & Hayman label on the frame back, Bournemouth. These miniature works were initially produced by Baxter for needle box manufacturers with the intention that they would be affixed to the tops of the small, ornate boxes in which women purchased and stored their sewing needles. Baxter intended that the prints would be sold entirely for this purpose, however a new fad sweeping Victorian England opened an entirely new and extremely lucrative market for him; the "parlour scrapbook" rage was flourishing. Baxter, who printed and published the prints himself sold them by the sheet to fancy stationers who would clip them and sell them individually for the new purpose of adorning scrapbooks. Between 1834 and 1860 Baxter produced approximately 400 different print designs.
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- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 813
- Title
- The Wreath Dance, needle box print; The Greek Dance
- Author
- Baxter, George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- George Baxter
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1850
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Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
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Middletown, New York
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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