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Dard Hunter : miscellaneous thoughts and reflections / compiled by Robert E. Massmann
William Joseph “Dard” Hunter (November 29, 1883 – February 20, 1966) was an American authority on printing, paper, and papermaking, especially by hand. He is often credited as one of the influences in the resurgence in fine hand papermaking as a craft and an art form in the United States. That legacy can be felt on our campus with the continued tradition of hand papermaking at the Center for the Book.
Today’s item includes many interesting elements, including two books, and a 3-D model of Hunters paper mill at Lime Rock, both made in part using paper that was made at the mill.
“Two-volume set of shaped books: volume 1 is shaped like the front of Hunter’s mill at Lime Rock with leatherette spine and hand-colored pictorial label. Volume 2 is round to resemble a millstone in two sections, with common spine and printed label, and samples of paper made by hand at the mill.
Both of the volumes sewn by hand. Boards covered with and pages made of handmade Hunter paper. Printed pages in both volumes tipped onto the handmade leaves.
Slipcase for the set is a full 3-dimensional model of Hunter’s mill at Lime Rock. It is also covered with the same handmade paper from the last lot produced at the mill at Lime Rock. Hand-colored and detailed.
Paper label on model has text: "Dard Hunter [D]oll [H]ouse. Model of Dard Hunter’s paper mill at Lime Rock, Connecticut; covered with handmade paper, unfinished from the last lot produced at the mill. It was purchased in 1928, and closed in 1931. In 1955 it was completely destroyed by a flood.” –Catalog
Library copy signed by Robert E. Massmann.
–Diane R., Special Collections Graduate Student
