Design for bookplate: Bevis Hillier: PD.225-1989

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Design for bookplate: Bevis Hillier

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Hassall, Joan

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Description

A honeycomb pattern of ten segments, three over four, over three. Each segment contains an image alluding to Bevis Hillier's life. Upper row, left to right: Magdalen College, Oxford, the British Museum and Reigate; bottom row, left to right: a porcelain tea pot, the figure from John Hillier's 'Skegness is SO Bracing' poster and a Times newspaper. The middle row features Hillier's name, as well as a bee, kitsch jugs and a sun. The design was never engraved: Hillier met Hassall to talk about her father, John Hillier, for his book on 'Posters'. Hassall talked frankly about her father's alcoholsm, but did not approve when this account was included in the published book.

Measurements and weight

Height: 70 mm
Width: 80 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Lee, Brian North

Dating

20th Century
Production date: circa AD 1969

School or Style

Materials used in production

Black ink
Black wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink with black wash on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.225-1989
Primary reference Number: 17395
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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