INSCRIBED FROM ONE GLASGOW GIRL TO ANOTHER
Christmas Card
Privately Printed, 1908.
An exquisite Christmas card, designed by Jessie M. King for her personal use. The card comprises two sections: the outer card bears a delicate and intricate drawing of a maiden at a spinning wheel surrounded by garlands of flowers, printed in blue and black it is highlighted with gold and silver; a folded inner card is inscribed in Jessie's hand, "with love and the best of luck from your loving Jake." A printed legend on the upper cover reads, "Good fortune spin her shining wheel right merrily for thee." 22 x 12.5cm. The card is in very good condition, the drawing is bright and clean, though there is a short closed tear to the fold and joint between front and rear joint strengthened.
Jake was the playful nickname that E.A.Taylor gave to Jessie shortly after they met in 1898 and which their group of friends fondly called her. Each year Jessie would design and print a number of cards to be used by her and her husband, E.A.Taylor. Agnes Harvey was part of Jessie's circle of artist friends during her years at the Glasgow School of Art. Harvey studied silver-smithing in London before returning to teach at GSA and eventually joining the artist's colony in Kircubright. The two women remained friends throughout their adult life, with Jessie sending Agnes inscribed copies of most of her major books. Agnes was known particularly for her decorative metalware and beaten copper work.
PROVENANCE: Agnes Bankier Harvey, fellow Glasgow School Artist and Kirkcudbright resident, sold with her effects at Sotheby's in May 1982.
Stock ID: 39500
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