Sketch of proposed coat of arms over gateway – to be carved out of Weldon stone.

Scale drawing (1/2”) of proposed coat of arms over gateway – to be carved out of Weldon stone.

Scale drawing (1/2”) of proposed coat of arms over gateway – to be carved out of Weldon stone.

Scale drawing (1/2”) of proposed coat of arms over gateway – to be carved out of Weldon stone.

Early attempt at lettering, in ink, reading, “This Indenture…” The date, 1907, is within the text.

Calligraphic specimen on vellum. A verse from Browning which reads, “The year’s at the spring…” (8 lines). Gill’s initials penciled at bottom.

Calligraphic example by Ethel Moore [maiden name of Mrs. Gill, who took the name ‘Mary’ as her name upon entering the Catholic church], written when she was a pupil of Edward Johnston. First line of poem reads, “Let those who are in favor with their stars…” Four lines of text.

Calligraphic formal script, in ink, on handmade paper, text reading, “The Ancients held there to be…” [15 lines in all, signed in pencil at bottom]

5 proofs of calligraphic division titles intended for the Cranach Press’ Hamlet. Only one proof photographed.

complete lowercase alphabet, pencil, with changes. (accession MS.1965.008)