books
Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:
19th Century Children's Book Illustrations, November 5-27, 1955
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of color wood engraving illustrations from children’s books by nineteenth century British artists Kate Greenaway and Walter Crane. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span two folders.
Acquisitions of the Year 1961, December 9, 1961-January 7, 1962
From the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of about 60 of the 269 prints, drawings, and books added to the permanent collection of the Achenbach during 1961. The exhibition records span three folders.
An Exhibition of the Museum's Publications, September 17-October 18, 1953
An exhibition of publications made by the Legion of Honor. No materials remain for this exhibition.
Annual Wit and Humor Show 1957: Joe Miller's Jest Book and William Hogarth, [April 1957]
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of the eighteenth century “Jest Book” by English stage actor Joe Miller alongside prints by eighteenth century English satire artist William Hogarth. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span two folders.
Calligraphy and Form in Chinese Art, March 31-May 13, 1951
An exhibition of manuscripts, paintings, block prints, ceramics, bronzes, and sculpture by Chinese artists from private collections. The exhibition records span two folders plus photographs.
Chinese Rubbings from Bronze and Stone Inscriptions, August 11-September 16, 1951
An exhibition of books of rubbings taken from bronze and stone inscriptions by Chinese artists of the Han (206 BCE-200 CE) through Ming (1368-1644 CE) periods, lent by the East Asiatic Library of the University of California, Berkeley. The exhibition records span two folders.
Collectors' Choice, September 17-October 9, 1960
An exhibition of 123 books collected by the members of the Roxburghe Club of San Francisco, arranged in conjunction with the joint meeting of the Roxburghe Club and the Zamorano Club of Los Angeles. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog and photographs.
Contemporary Bookbindings by Florence Walter, April 4-[27] 1953
An exhibition of 37 books with bindings by American artist Florence Walter. The exhibition records span five folders plus photographs.
Drawings and Sketches by James Daugherty, May 19-June 24, 1956
Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of about 88 preliminary sketches and completed drawings by American artist James Daugherty created as illustrations for the children’s book “The Rainbow Book of American History” by Earl Schenck Miers. Shown at the San Francisco Public Library. The exhibition records span 10 folders plus photographs.
Drawings by Ernie Palomino, November 17-December 31, 1956
An exhibition of drawings by American artist Ernie Palomino, arranged from the artist’s book Black and White: Evolution of an Artist. The exhibition records span two folders.