Written by
Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, American, 1892 - 1973
Published by
The John Day Company, American, 1926 - 1974
Owned by
Jones, Loïs Mailou, American, 1905 - 1998
Date
1945
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 10 1/2 × 7 3/8 × 1/2 in. (26.7 × 18.8 × 1.3 cm)
Description
Hardcover book by Pearl S. Buck with ninety-five (95) pages of text. The cover is dark tan with red text [China / in Black / and White] in the upper left. The title is on the upper spine and [AN / Asia Press / Book / John Day] is at the bottom spine in red. The back cover is blank. The interior front cover has a black and white bookplate with an image of Notre Dame and a woman painting which reads [EX LIBRIS / Lois Mailou Jones / DKW]. There is a handwritten inscription inside the book.
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
woodcuts
hardcover books
Topic
Art
Design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.26.5.5
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ed90c0cf-8470-4f2e-aa58-710d94718541

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