Boekband met embleem van de Algemene Nederlandse Diamantbewerkersbond by Anonymous

Boekband met embleem van de Algemene Nederlandse Diamantbewerkersbond c. 1920 - 1940

anonymous

aged paper

homemade paper

pale palette

pale colours

white palette

paper texture

chalky texture

carved into stone

folded paper

pale shade

This artwork, "Boekband met embleem van de Algemene Nederlandse Diamantbewerkersbond," is an emblem design for the General Dutch Diamond Workers' Union, created by an anonymous artist around the 1920s-1940s. The emblem itself is a graphic design, likely intended for use on a book cover. The design features intricate details and symbolism representative of the union's identity and values, likely incorporating diamond imagery to represent their trade. This piece offers a glimpse into the design aesthetics of trade unions in early 20th century Netherlands.