Bookplate: Elmi P. Mills
1867
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1867
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a small, black-and-white design on a light background. At the top, bold letters spell out *"E·LIBRIS·CUGLI"*—that’s Latin for "bookplate." Below, a stylized letter "M" sits inside a wreath of leaves and flowers. Underneath, the name *"ELMI P·MILLS"* is printed in a similar heavy font. Bookplates like this were often made for wealthy families to mark their books. The artist used simple shapes and strong contrasts to make it stand out. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more prints like it.
