Ancient Customs used in a Printing House: An extract from Mechanick Exercises by Joseph Moxon, Member of the Royal Society, and Hydrographer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. London: Printed on the West-side of Fleet-ditch, at the Sign of the Atlas, 1685. Set up by hand by Arthur W. Rushmore. Madison, New Jersey, Golden Hind Press, 1938.
Scope and Contents
This subseries documents the "Pilgrimage to Deepdene", the 35th Anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Village Press, held at Frederic W. Goudy's house and workshop "Deepdene", at Marlborough, New York. The bulk of the subseries consists of keepsakes given to attendees, composed and printed by Goudy's friends to commemorate the event. These include original poems and reminiscences, as well as settings, by friends and colleagues, of works by Goudy himself. The materials also include the invitation to the celebrations, Goudy's humorous printed response to the invitation, and published accounts of the celebrations.
Dates
- Creation: 1938.
Creator
- From the Collection: Goudy, Frederic W. (Frederic William), 1865-1947 (Creator, Person)
Language of Material
The materials in the collection are in English.
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research with permission from Ella Strong Denison Library staff.
Extent
3 copies.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased 21 May 1943, $13.50 from Schulte (30 pieces).
Physical Description
Copies nos. 165, 225, and 233, all signed "A. W. Rushmore".
Note
No. III D 3.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository