Mystic Gems

Harriet Keith Fobes

Published by Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1924

About this Item

Inscribed by author on ffep to "dear Aunt Agnes" in 1928. Thirteen illustrations, one in color. 117pp.; 9.5 x 6.5 in. *** Good. Boards soiled; corners and edges of paper covers split; substantial chipping to spine label not quite affecting text. Text over-opening at several points with no loosening of pages; plates spotted and smudged. *** "American artist Harriet Keith Fobes [.] exhibited a substantial body of burnt works at the prestigious exhibitions of the Architectural League of New York. Of particular interest is a work (one of five) displayed at the 1902 exhibition of the League that was described as a "Bellows in Burnt Work. Design: peacock feathers. Dyes burned into wood. West Gallery." The technique of 'dyes burned into wood' is the only one described in this manner. She was also mentioned in the 1909 exhibition of the National Society of Craftsmen." [E-Museum of Pyrographic Art].

Seller Inventory # ABE-1747284532332

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mystic Gems
• Publisher: Richard G. Badger, Boston
• Publication Date: 1924
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed
  • Illustrated
  • Science and Nature