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The Proper Decoration of Book Covers
The Life and Work of Alice C. Morse
A biography of American cover designer Alice C. Morse.
This biography features two thoughtful essays on Alice C. Morse's work and influence by scholars in the field of nineteenth-century decorative arts, followed by a comprehensive—and lavishly illustrated—survey of all the known works by the designer, drawn from the personal collection of Mindell Dubansky, and from the resources of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This biography features two thoughtful essays on Alice C. Morse's work and influence by scholars in the field of nineteenth-century decorative arts, followed by a comprehensive—and lavishly illustrated—survey of all the known works by the designer, drawn from the personal collection of Mindell Dubansky, and from the resources of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
