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Date

1968

Description

This is a close up photograph of the bronze, brass and copper grate divider that was on the main floor of the library, between circulation and the reading lounge/periodicals section.

Notes

This decorative screen is fashioned out of three metals - bronze, brass and copper - and highlights the development of language and the written word. It depicts symbols of primitive man cutting signs in stone, a scriptorium (monk), and early printing press and figures representing literature, science, music and art. It was created by American artist Lumen Martin Winter. Image date is approximate.

Publisher

Fairfield University

Collection

Image Archive

Original Format

Photographic print; black-and-white; 8 x 10 in.

Digitization Date

2007

Repository

Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections

Copyright

© Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections. This resource may be used for educational or non-commercial purposes. Please direct any questions to digital@fairfield.edu.

Keywords

Fairfield University. Nyselius Library.; Academic libraries--Connecticut--Fairfield.; Brasswork--Connecticut--Fairfield.; Art metal-work--Connecticut--Fairfield.; Screens--Connecticut--Fairfield.; Library decoration--Connecticut--Fairfield.; Winter, Lumen Martin.

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