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Drawing book illustrated by Mary Gibbs Shapter
Drawing book with card covers, the front cover inscribed Miss Shapter 7 Clarendon Place Hyde Park GardensFurniture & Prices given. Thirteen bound leaves and one separate leaf illustrated by Mary Gibbs Shapter with pencil, ink and watercolour sketches of rooms, floorplans and individual pieces of furniture, with handwritten lists of furniture with measurements and prices paid. Compiled by her c.1890-1921. Date: c1890-1921
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1. Title: "A Peek into the Past: Mary Gibbs Shapter's Illustrated Drawing Book of Interiors, c.1890-1921" This exquisite and intricately detailed drawing book, illustrated by Mary Gibbs Shapter, offers a captivating glimpse into the domestic interiors of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. The book, with its card covers inscribed "Miss Shapter, 7 Clarendon Place, Hyde Park Gardens," contains thirteen bound leaves and one separate leaf, all meticulously illustrated with pencil, ink, and watercolor sketches. The illustrations showcase a variety of rooms and individual pieces of furniture, each accompanied by handwritten lists of furniture and their corresponding measurements and prices paid. The detailed floorplans and precise measurements suggest that this drawing book was not only a creative outlet for Mary Gibbs Shapter but also a practical tool for recording and organizing her designs. The illustrations themselves are a testament to Mary Gibbs Shapter's artistic talent and her keen eye for detail. The rooms are depicted with a sense of warmth and homeliness, featuring ornate fireplaces, intricately patterned wallpapers, and elegant furniture. The individual pieces of furniture are rendered with a level of detail that brings them to life, from the delicate folds of curtains to the intricate carvings on wooden chairs. Compiled between approximately 1890 and 1921, this drawing book provides a valuable record of domestic interiors from a bygone era. It offers a glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities of the time, as well as a glimpse into the mind of a talented and meticulous artist. The book's combination of artistry, practicality, and historical significance makes it a fascinating and valuable artifact.
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