Multi-signature, staggered, skewer binding
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 5
Identifier: 072
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
A skewer binding utilizes a skewer as the anchor for sewing or tying on. Adding the skewer adds bulk to the spine of the binding. The artist may also create a staggered skewer binding, meaning that they alternate between where the holes are on the spine of the book. This is also known as a piano hinge binding.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1996-2001
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.7 Linear Feet (8 letter-sized document boxes and 3 oversized boxes)
Language of Materials
English
General
For more information about this book structure, see The Art and Craft of Handmade Books, page 117.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Puget Sound, Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Collins Memorial Library
1500 N. Warner Street #1021
Tacoma 98416-1021 United States us
archives@pugetsound.edu
Collins Memorial Library
1500 N. Warner Street #1021
Tacoma 98416-1021 United States us
archives@pugetsound.edu