G [eorge] Cawte, Bookbinders & Paper Rulers, 9 St Michael's Square (1865-83)
H.D. Cox, binder at work, rounding and backing
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Rubbing of Bible, bound for Capt Kent, whole morocco, 2/0/0, August 16, 1881. |
In 1912, Henry Daubney Cox, George Cawte's apprentice, takes over the business after it moved to 5 West Street (1883), announcing the new firm's name with this postcard [above] and signage [right]
sample uniform spine bindings of popular 19thc periodicals, including Punch and Family Herald
Captain Kent's Bible, statement of payment.
[Southampton City Archives, D/Cox.G 1/6/1 and 1/1/3] |
Cox & Cawte's bookbinding tools
[Southampton City Archives] |
[left] binding tools, Southampton City Archives; [centre] binding job for S.S. Union, a tug boat bound for Durban; [right] the youthful Mr Cox
bookbinder's decorative roulette
Cox collection, Southampton City Archives
Cox collection, Southampton City Archives
"String of Every Description"
diversifying the trade: Practical Bookbinder, Stationer, etc.
ca. 1912-3.
diversifying the trade: Practical Bookbinder, Stationer, etc.
ca. 1912-3.