Adams, Katharine, 1862-1952

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Katharine Adams Webb (1862-1952) was an English bookbinder. Largely self-trained, Adams enjoyed the patronage of several private presses, including the Doves Press, the Ashendene Press, and the Kelmscott Press. Her most significant works date from the first quarter of the 20th century, although she continued to bind books until her death.

From the description of Katharine Adams correspondence : and other material, circa 1898-1960. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 771955092

English bookbinder.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : St. Briavels, Glos., to Sydney Carlyle Cockerell, 1931 June 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270994422

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correspondedWith Anderson, Mary, 1859-1940 person
associatedWith Ashendene Press. corporateBody
associatedWith Catholic Church. corporateBody
correspondedWith Charrington, John, 1856-1939 person
correspondedWith Cobden-Sanderson, T. J. (Thomas James), 1840-1922 person
correspondedWith Cockerell, Douglas person
associatedWith Cockerell, Sydney Carlyle, Sir, 1867-1962, person
correspondedWith Corley, P. M. S. (Peter M. S.) person
correspondedWith Daniel, C. Henry (Charles Henry) person
associatedWith Doves Press. corporateBody
correspondedWith Ellis, Frederick Startridge, 1830-1901 person
correspondedWith Geoffroy-Dechaume, Charles person
correspondedWith Gere, Charles M. (Charles March), 1869-1957 person
correspondedWith Griggs, Frederick Landseer Maur, 1876-1938 person
associatedWith Guest, Emily, 1837-1919. person
correspondedWith Hornby, Charles Harry St. John, 1867-1946 person
correspondedWith Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir, 1863-1952 person
associatedWith Morris, May, 1862-1938. person
associatedWith Morris, William, 1834-1896. person
correspondedWith Murray, Charles Fairfax, 1849-1919 person
correspondedWith Norman, Philip, 1842-1931 person
correspondedWith Pissarro, Lucien, 1863-1944 person
associatedWith Prideaux, S. T. (Sarah Treverbian) person
correspondedWith Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 person
correspondedWith Walker, Emery, Sir, 1851-1933 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
England
Subject
Bookbinders
Bookbinding
Women bookbinders
Occupation
Binder
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Birth 1862-11-25

Death 1952-10-15

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