Fritz Kredel collection, 1915-1973.

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Fritz Kredel collection, 1915-1973.

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The Fritz Kredel Collection is composed the personal and artistic archives of Fritz Kredel, including over one hundred original wood blocks, proofs and published work, sketch books and drawings, project files, and correspondence with other artists such as Victor Hammer and Rudolf Koch. Realia, toys and military figures made by Kredel, as well as a nearly complete collection of works illustrated by the artist are also included. Published materials are represented with records in ORBIS.

20 linear feet.

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ger,

Yale University Library

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Yale University Library

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Volmer, Karl.

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Koch, Rudolf, 1876-1934

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Mardersteig, Giovanni, 1892-1977

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Hammer, Victor Karl, 1882-1967

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Correspondence to Lewis Mumford from Victor Karl Hammer and his wife, Carolyn R. Hammer. From the description of Letters, 1939-1983, to Lewis Mumford. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155869064 Printer, associated with the Anvil Press of Lexington, Kentucky. From the description of Letter, 1956 Feb. 12, Lexington, Kentucky, to Mr. [Lewis?] Allen. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754866453 Victor Hammer (1882-1967), Aus...

Cary, Melbert Brinckerhoff, 1892-1941

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Kredel, Fritz, 1900-1973

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Fritz Kredel was a renowned and versatile illustrator and artist. He found early success in Germany, culminating in a Gold medal for Book Illustration at the 1937 Paris World Exposition. His success continued in the United States, where he illustrated a book written by Eleanor Roosevelt, and later was commissioned to design a woodcut of the Presidential Seal for John F. Kennedy's inauguration. Diverse and prolific, Kredel's illustrations are whimsical, detailed, and individual. From ...

Macy, George

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Limited editions club

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Founded in 1929 by George Macy, the Limited Editions Club published illustrated fine-press books for subscribers, in editions of 1500. Their publications tended to be classic titles, and featured the work of leadings illustrators and designers. After Macy's death in 1956, the firm remained family owned until 1970. It changed hands several times until it was sold in 1979 to its current owner, the investor Sidney Shiff. Since that time, the Limited Editions Club has become best known for lavish ar...

Heinrichsen, Friedrich 1901-1980

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