Event

Multi-Storied Library: Lasting Impressions – Hand Printing in Practice

The Huntington holds one of the largest collections of William Morris’ Kelmscott Press books in the world. Join Library staff for a deep dive into Morris’ artistic philosophy and handmade approach to printing during a time when the industry was moving toward mass production.

Attendees will hear about Morris’ unique early printing techniques, see examples of Kelmscott books in The Huntington’s collections, and learn how a rare book cataloger describes them. Attendees will also learn how to discover Kelmscott Press and printing history resources online and how Huntington services can help jump-start their research.

Explore this topic further with the companion research guide.

This event is part of the ongoing webinar series “Multi-Storied Library,” presented by the Library’s Reader Services department.

Presenters:

Sarah Francis, Assistant Curator, Literary Collections
Dorothy Auyong, Early Books & Codices Cataloging Manager
Jazmin Rew-Pinchem, Assistant Access Services Librarian

Moderator:

Kelly Kress, Senior Accessioning Archivist