
Research Center Bookplate Collection
Bookplates are defined as labels affixed to a book to indicate ownership and often its location in a collection. The Research Center Bookplate Collection consists of several hundred bookplates representing individual book owners, public libraries, colleges and universities, historical societies, and bookplate artists.
Scope and Content Note
The Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus defines bookplates as, “Labels affixed to a book to indicate ownership and often its location in a collection. They may be printed or engraved, frequently with a distinctive design, pasted or tipped into books...
MoreThe Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus defines bookplates as, “Labels affixed to a book to indicate ownership and often its location in a collection. They may be printed or engraved, frequently with a distinctive design, pasted or tipped into books on the inside of the upper cover.” (1)
The Research Center Bookplate Collection (4.2 cubic ft.) is an assembled collection consisting of several hundred bookplates, most of which are affixed to thin cardstock. The bookplates represent individual book owners, public libraries, colleges and universities, historical societies, and bookplate artists.
The collection is arranged broadly by book owner or plate artist, and then alphabetically by name. Researchers should be aware that portions of the collection remain unarranged.
(1) Bookplates. Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus. Website accessed on 23 August 2017 at http://www.getty.edu/vow/AATFullDisplay?find=300028731&logic=AND¬e=&english=N&prev_page=1&subjectid=300028731
LessCollection Details
Object ID: RC.1.0
Creator: Henry Ford (Organization). Benson Ford Research Center
Inclusive Dates: circa 1890-1910
Size: 4.2 cubic ft. (21 boxes)
Language: English
Collection Access & Use
Item Location: Not Currently On Exhibit
Access Restrictions: The collection is open for research.
Credit: From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Digitized Artifacts From This Collection
Digital images from this collection are not yet available. The Benson Ford Research Center offers research and imaging services. Please contact us for more information at research.center@thehenryford.org.