Cleland, T. M. (Thomas Maitland), 1880-1964

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American illustrator.

From the description of Typed letter signed : Danbury, Connecticut, to Edward Wagenknecht, 1936 Jan. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270868038

T. M. Cleland, primarily a book designer, painter, illustrator, and type designer also produced costume and set designs for theatrical performances.

From the description of T. M. Cleland costume designs for Scaramouche, 1923. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 669062826

American illustrator, artist, book designer, and typographer. Born in Brooklyn in 1880, Cleland did poorly in art school but turned to printing and ornament and established the Cornhill Press in Boston. He later returned to New York, designed the typeface Della Robbia, obtained a scholarship to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, later was editor of McClure's Magazine, and then had a printing plant of his own. Economic difficulties forced him to give up printing after World War I, and he thereafter devoted himself to design.

From the description of Letters to Fritz and Peggy Lund, 1940-1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754863315

Book designer and illustrator.

From the description of Papers of T. M. Cleland, 1900-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449147

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1880, Aug. 18 Born, Brooklyn, New York 1895 1896 Attended Artist Artisan Institute, New York City 1905 Married Elinor Woodruff 1906 1908 Designer and art editor, McClure's Magazine 1915 1930 Proprieter of his own design and print shop Painter and illustrator, most notably for the Limited Editions Club 1921 Gold, silver, and bronze medals, American Institute of Graphic Arts Exhibition of Printing 1930 Designed typography for Fortune Magazine 1940 Awarded gold medal, American institute of Graphic Arts 1964, Nov. 9 Died, Danbury, Conn. From the guide to the T. M. Cleland Papers, 1880-1964, (bulk 1920-1963), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Printing

Printing

Publishers and publishing

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Book design

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Bookplates, American

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Dogs

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Library bookplates

Music in bookplates

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Type ornaments

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Illustrator

Type designers

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United States

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