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Mark Twain Memorial Bookplate Drawing
Drawing, Pen and Ink
Drawing
Paper, Ink, Pen
14.75 inches H
X
23 inches W
A bookplate, also known as an ex-libris (meaning “from the books or library of”), is a small label pasted into the front endpaper of a book to indicate ownership. This pen and ink bookplate, designed by Inez Temple, features scenes and motifs from works by Mark Twain.
The Mark Twain House & Museum, Gift of Inez Temple, 1929.
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