Free Public Library (New Bedford, Mass.)

Elisha Brown Bird crafted this intricate 1915 bookplate for the New Bedford Free Public Library, celebrating the institution's history from 1852 to 1910. The oval design is split into two distinct worlds: the top half proudly displays the library's grand, columned building, while the bottom half dives into the city's rich heritage. Nestled within swirling Art Nouveau foliage, you'll spot a whaling ship, an open book, and a printing press, perfectly capturing the maritime and literary soul of this historic Massachusetts town. It's a beautiful snapshot of a community that valued both the sea and the written word.

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