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Recurring Images Rising Out of a State of Obscurity

Description: Through this study I intended to analyze and determine the significance of the recurring imagery that emerged as an integral part of my compositions. Furthermore, I attempted to discern the importance and over all the effects of the small scale upon my work and determine how vital is the spontaneity that is used to obtain each composition.
Date: May 1993
Creator: Aberu, Nancy E. Vendrell
Partner: UNT Libraries

The Lady of the Lake; a poem in six cantos

Description: 3D scanned models of a miniature book bound in period Mauchline covers - varnished wooden boards, front cover with print of "Sir Walter Scott's Tomb, Dryburgh Abbey". Black leather spine with gilt titles.
Date: 2016
Creator: Boyd, Alexander Stuart & Scott, Walter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Officium B. Mariae

Description: 3D scanned model of the miniature book: Miniature Book of Hours. Bound in full black leather, decorative gilt rule borders on covers, same rules dividing spine into 3 compartments. With metal and leather clasp.
Date: 2016
Creator: Catholic Church
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pisa Italy Statues, 2001]

Description: Photograph showing miniature replicas of classical and renaissance era Greco-Roman sculptures arranged on a shelf. Some of the statues replicated are the Capitoline Wolf, Augustus of Prima Porta, Perseus with the Head of Medusa, and Michelangelo's David. There are decorative plates displayed on a surface underneath the shelf. [2001, Pisa, Italy]
Date: 2001
Creator: Doherty, Richard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Window Miniature, 1980]

Description: Photograph of a miniature model of a house made mostly of toothpicks and cardboard. The model sits on a table next to a curtained window which looks out over a city street. [1980, Chicago, IL]
Date: 1980
Creator: Doherty, Richard, 1951-
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

John Dryden Works Volume 2

Description: 3D scanned models miniature book of poetry. One volume in part of a collection of miniature volumes of poetry, essays, novels, and stories. Volumes are bound in publisher's embossed and textured blue cloth with blind-stamped rules and gilt urn device on front covers, same design on back covers without gilt, and ornately gilt spines with foliate forms and titles.
Date: 2016
Creator: Dryden, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The Brontës parish

Description: 3D scanned models of a miniature book bound in publisher's dark blue/black leather with printed pink paper spine label and applied polymer relief plaque on front cover.
Date: 2016
Creator: Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Miniature cabinet filled with La Gracieuse books]

Description: Eight photograph of a miniature cabinet and ten miniature volumes from the La Gracieuse series published by Pairault et Cie. The pictures are taken from multiple angles and in some the cabinet is also open. Two of the volumes are also taken out for one of the pictures.
Date: July 24, 2019
Creator: Gellner, Megan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Baby with Wavy Hair

Description: A young baby with light brown wavy hair is depicted in this miniature painting on ivory. The image is pale and delicate.
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Date: unknown
Creator: Goodridge, Sarah
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[Letter from Miriam Irwin to Robert C. Bradbury, May 30, 1999]

Description: Letter from Miriam Irwin to Robert C. Bradbury about miniature book publishers; an enclosed list is mentioned but not included. A handwritten note at the bottom of the page asks if Bradbury has Irwin's copy of Directory of Miniature Book Publishers, Booksellers, and Binders.
Date: May 30, 1999
Creator: Irwin, Miriam Owen
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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