Marion Bronze Owl bookends, 1920 - 1960
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a wide variety of realia from Rice University's history, including a variety of jewelry pieces, clothing, athletics-related materials, and various other objects.
Dates
- Creation: 1920 - 1960
Creator
- From the Collection: Rice University. (Organization)
Access Restrictions
This material is available for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 191 Linear Feet (178 boxes plus oversize items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
These items have a detectable maker's mark "MB" on the side of the base, which indicates they were made by the Marion Bonze Company, which was active from 1921 to 1958. These bookends depicting an owl standing on a stack of books was one of their stock products. The indications from descriptions of this company's products is that these bookends are painted cast bronze.
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu