Hood's Oddities: Design for a book cover in the series 'Beeton's Humorous Books'
Summary
A book cover design with the title, 'HOOD'S / ODDITIES' in white on a blue background, set out as two horizontal bands in blue lettering and decorated with bird images; these are alternated with bands of scenarios in black and dark gold, incorporating animals, people and creatures.
Object Name
Hood's Oddities: Design for a book cover in the series 'Beeton's Humorous Books'
Creators Name
Date Created
1862 (circa)
Dimensions
support: 15.7cm x 9.5cm
accession number
1947.286/89 B
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Support
paper
Medium
watercolour
gouache
Legal
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