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Artwork

Bookplate: Walter Rupert Tuckerman, Ex Libris inscribed

Frederick Garrison Hall , 1922

Bookplate: Walter Rupert Tuckerman, Ex Libris inscribed is a print by Frederick Garrison Hall. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1918.142
Credit line: Gift of Mr. Langdon Warner

About this work

Overview

The print titled Bookplate: Walter Rupert Tuckerman, Ex Libris is a small, personalized label designed for the private library of Walter Rupert Tuckerman. Executed by Frederick Garrison Hall around 1922, the work exemplifies the early‑twentieth‑century tradition of decorative bookplates that combine graphic design with the owner’s identity.

Context

Frederick Garrison Hall, an American printmaker active in the early 1900s, produced this ex libris circa 1922. Hall’s output often included finely detailed, monogrammatic designs intended for private collectors, reflecting the period’s interest in bespoke stationery and the revival of heraldic motifs in graphic arts.

Technique & Style

The piece is a printed image, likely created using a relief or intaglio process common to bookplates of the era. Hall’s design balances ornamental lettering with symbolic imagery, employing a restrained palette and clear line work that ensures legibility when stamped onto book bindings.

History & Provenance

After its creation, the bookplate remained in the possession of the Tuckerman family before entering the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The museum now holds the work as part of its holdings of early twentieth‑century graphic arts, where it is catalogued under the print department.