Bookplate of Jack London, circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
Jack London (1876-1916) was a prolific writer -- completing more than 50 fiction and non-fiction books, hundreds of short stories, and numerous articles between 1900 and 1916. His stories of high adventure were based upon his own experiences -- including those during the Alaska Gold Rush. It is not surprising that he picked a wolf and snowshoes logo for his bookplate.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bookplate
Date Made
circa 1905
Creators
Creator Notes
Designed by artist E. J. Cross.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.0.3.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in (bookplate)
Width: 4 in (bookplate)
Height: 8 in (mount)
Width: 6.25 in (mount)
Inscriptions
Printed on front: JACK LONDON
Written in pencil on back of mount: No. 1196. By Cross-
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