Framed Print : Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century

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Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century

5308777 Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a book binder speaking with a customer about the leather used. Dated 19th century
01/02/1875); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38175124

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Binder Binding Book Binder Book Binding Bound Customer Leather Leather Bound Victorian Era Victorian London

12"x10" Modern Frame

Add a touch of whimsy to your walls with this charming framed print depicting a 19th-century cartoon of a book binder discussing leather choices with a customer. Perfect for adding character and conversation to any room in your home or office.

10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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> Fine Art Finder > Artists > Edmund Dulac

> Arts > Pop art > Satire > Satirical artwork

EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming 19th-century cartoon captures a moment between a book binder and a customer discussing the quality of leather used in binding books. The intricate details of the shop setting, complete with shelves filled with beautifully bound volumes, transport us back to Victorian London. The satirical nature of the drawing adds an element of humor to the scene, as we see the book binder engaging in conversation with his discerning client. The exaggerated expressions on their faces hint at a lively exchange about the craftsmanship and materials involved in creating these luxurious leather-bound books. As we admire this illustration, we are reminded of the importance placed on fine bookbinding during this era. Each volume was not just a vessel for knowledge but also a work of art in its own right. The attention to detail and dedication to quality evident in this image speak to a time when books were treasured possessions meant to be passed down through generations. So next time you pick up a modern paperback or e-book, take a moment to appreciate the history and artistry that went into creating those beautiful leather-bound volumes from centuries past.

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