LINOCUTS

 

As Clara did wood carving and her husband Frederick created greetings cards as a commercial artist they worked together recognizing various holidays and events.  The names and locations mentioned are included in Fred’s 1937- 1942 diary.

 

Original Linocuts

 

It was fashionable for artists in Clara Harris’ time to make linocuts that could be used not only to personalize their own greeting card messages but also for friends and commercial purposes.  The linocuts you see here were designed by Clara’s husband Frederick W. Harris and are included as they were used by the couple.  Some are titled on the back, have catalogue numbers and instructions of where to fold the paper and colours to be used.

 

Also included is an arrangement of seven greetings cards, some with their original linocuts, that were designed and used by Fred and Clara.