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John Taylor Arms, 1935-1954

 File — Box: 102, Folder: 18-20
Accession: 2768Identifier: 2768-V.

Dates

  • Creation: 1935-1954

Biographical note

John Taylor Arms (1887-1953) was an etcher and graphic designer. During the 1920s and 1930s, he specialized in a series of etchings of Gothic churches and cathedrals in France and Italy, using sewing needles and magnifying glasses to achieve a fine level of detail. His work was also part of the painting event in the art competitions at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Scope and Contents

Includes photograph of the artist, sample card, and personal Christmas cards featuring prints.

Physical Description

1 photographic print : b&W ; 4.5 x 6 in. mounted on board.

Physical Storage Information

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Extent

From the Series: 25 Linear Feet

From the Series: 15.3 Gigabytes

From the Series: 9,143 digital_files

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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