Box Drawer

Scope and Contents: Ben Shahn D1-6877 and D1-6878 Block outline graphite letters on lined tracing paper, between and overwriting lines of a border design. Quote ends: "Robert Hooke – Micrographia – 1665." Two copies. One has note at top: "Final." In the other, the word "proceed" is not lettered, but handwritten; other words are handwritten, then overwritten by lettering. These sheets are available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see ...

Scope and Contents:

Ben Shahn D1-6880

Block-outline graphite letters on tracing paper. This piece is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Calligraphy and Lettering), Box 1, Folder 9, rather than original. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



104.2 x 32.5

Scope and Contents:

Ben Shahn D1-6881

Ink on paper. This piece is available, but the folder is large and awkward. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Calligraphy and Lettering), Box 1, Folder 9, rather than original. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



93.1 x 69.8 cm

Scope and Contents:

Ben Shahn D1-6882

Black [pastel] letters on tracing paper. Alphabet of Creation. Removed from heavy cardboard backing. This lettering sheet is available, but is fragile. If possible, please see Printed Images of Digitized Calligraphy and Lettering), Box 1, Folder 9, rather than original. Digital image available on request, subject to copyright restrictions.



76 x 64 cm