Sesame and Lillies Book Cover
Date
circa 1900
Credits
- John Ruskin Author
Format
- Book Cover 275
Type of Work
- Finished work 5562
Publishers
Techniques
- embossing 15
Locations Made
- United States 899
- Chicago 72
- Illinois 132
This early 1900s publication of Sesame and Lillies features an ornate silver embossed design. Unlike many elaborate book covers from the era which utilizes gold embossed design on a black ground, Sesame and Lillies stands out with its brown ground and silver embossing.
Organic line work forms a naturalistic border around the title, comprised of trees, lilies, and waves. Naturalistic letterforms and dashes help to embed the title within the design while negative space draws attention to it.
Book Cover
Front Page