The Loiterers. Ida Bogue. Sunnybrae, Weymouth: Ida Bogue, 1943. xMs [B647lo], Special Collections & Archives, University of Iowa Libraries.|
From exhibit co-curator Eric Ensley:
Sadly, many modern makers go unnamed or unacknowledged. Ida Bogue lived a largely quiet in Dorset, England, with no immediate family, though she did have extended family that would come visit during the summer. She passed her time by making books like The Loiterers and painting large watercolor landscapes. Everything contained in the book, from the binding, to the watercolors and text were handmade by her. She occasionally gave these modern manuscripts as gifts to family and friends. Today, we know of six that exist. One appeared on an episode of Antiques Roadshow in England, while another was gifted to the Royal Family.
The Loiterers. Ida Bogue. Sunnybrae, Weymouth: Ida Bogue, 1943. xMs [B647lo], Special Collections & Archives, University of Iowa Libraries. As on display in the Main Library Gallery.