Books ➔ Book, The Philosophy Of Elbert Hubbard, First Edition
Identifier:
2003.25.1
Description:
Hard cloth binder, organe with orange paper dust cover. Dust cover features an image of Elbert Hubbard and an idealized image of East Aurora, New York. Inside printed in black and orange ink on manilla paper. Contents are a compilation of sayings and writings by Hubbard about philosophy, society, religion, business, etc. Seven lose leafs are also included, with Hubbard sayings that are bordered and suitable for framing, and ads for other Hubbard books.;This book contains the philosophy of Elbert Hubbard, one of the leading American proponents of the Arts & Crafts movement. It was also printed by the Roycrofters, a social and craft colony founded by Hubbard, and a leading producer of decorative arts in the Arts & Crafts style. Since Grand Rapids was an important center for Arts & Crafts decorative arts production, this book strongly relates the social thought behind the design used in local factories. It is also a prime example of Arts and Crafts printing style. It will be useful for researchers studying the Arts & Crafts movement, and for use in exhibitions on the Arts & Crafts or Mission style.;Roycroft symbol;Purchased by donor for Museum from Lowell Library Book Sale.;Elbert Hubbard was the founder of the Roycrofter colony in East Aurora, New York, and one of the leading proponents of the Arts & Crafts as a social movement in the United States. This book contains his sayings, writings, and thoughts on many subjects relating to the reform of contemporary society. It was printed on the famous presses of the Roycroft Shops, and bears the distinct Medieval revival look of Arts & Crafts printing.
Date:
1930
Materials:
Printed On The Roycroft Presses, Paper, Cardboard
Dimensions:
11" h 8.5" w 1" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Joy Smith
Related Entities:
Elbert Hubbard (creator)
The Roycrofters (creator)
William H Wise And Company (creator)
Joy Smith (donor)
