Decorative Designers
Decorative Designers AKA "DD" (1895–1931) was an American firm of artists, each of whom designed various aspects of books and other publications, "an early example of division of labor in creative work." The "DD" monogram appears on more than 25,000 book covers, dust jackets, and text decorations of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[1][2][3]
 "Books Wanted" by Charles Buckles Falls (Harper's Magazine November 1918) | |
| Years active | c. 1895–1931 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Major figures | Henry Thayer, Emma Thayer, Charles Buckles Falls, Jay Chambers, Rome K. Richardson, Adam Empie |
| Influences | Art Nouveau |
Members
- Henry W. Thayer (1867–1940), co-founder[4]
- Emma Reddington Lee Thayer (1874–1973), co-founder
- Charles Buckles Falls (1874–1960)
- Jay Chambers (1877–1929)
- Rome K. Richardson
- Adam Empie
See also
References
- "Decorative Designers (firm, 1895–1931)". University of Alabama. 2005. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- Gullans, Charles; Espey, John (1970). The Decorative Designers 1895–1932. UCLA Library. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- Gullans, Charles; Espey, John (1979). "American Trade Bindings and Their Designers, 1880–1915". In Jean Peters (ed.). Collectible Books: Some New Paths. R.R. Bowker. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- "Obituary: Henry W. Thayer". New York Times. May 13, 1940. p. 21. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
External sources
- Smithsonian: Decorative Designers (Firm)
- University of Pennsylvania: Decorative Designers. bdd
- Galleries of Decorative Designers work
- Gallery Archive of Richard Minsky
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