Cleland, T. M. (Thomas Maitland), 1880-1964
Variant namesAmerican 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
Biographical Note
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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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Filters:
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| United States | |||
| Illinois--Chicago |
| Subject |
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| Printing |
| Printing |
| Publishers and publishing |
| Arts |
| Book design |
| Bookplates |
| Bookplates, American |
| Calligraphers |
| Calligraphy |
| Dogs |
| Emblems |
| Engraving |
| Graphic design (Typography) |
| Illustration of books |
| Insignia |
| Library bookplates |
| Music in bookplates |
| Penmanship |
| Type ornaments |
| Writing, Italic |
| Occupation |
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| Artists |
| Book designers |
| Illustrator |
| Type designers |
| Activity |
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Person
Birth 1880
Death 1964
