Oudry Tapestry Cartoons, 1935
Scope and Contents
The Carlson Fable Collection is a gathering of primary fable materials at Reinert Alumni Memorial Library at Creighton University. It grew out of the personal collection of fable materials gathered by Rev. Gregory Carlson, S.J. and was given to the Creighton Libraries in 1996. There are more than 10,000 books and approximately 8,000 artifacts in the collection.
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Dates
- 1935
Extent
12 Cards : Set of twelve postcard-size (5½" x 3½") cards titled "12 Cartoons for Tapestry by J.-B. Oudry (1686-1765)" by Artext Cards. The twelve are individually labeled as "Artest - A. XXI.1" through " Artest - A. XXI.12." Made in France but titled in English with the general heading "La Fontaine's Fable." ; 5½" x 3½"
Language of Materials
French
Abstract
These are satisfactory renditions of Oudry's work. The seller has the same question I have, namely, "Are these postcards?" I find it unusual that they were printed in France but marketed somewhere in English speaking territory. As the seller also points out, the envelope is torn, but the cards themselves are in very good condition.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
$46.05 for the set in a fragile envelope from Heartsdeesire on eBay, Sept., '03.
Source
- Heartsdeesire (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Creighton University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections Repository