Tomkinson, Michael
Owner Id3675
TypePerson
GenderMale
Biographical dates - Period of existence1841 - 1921
Other InformationRoyal Axminster carpet manufacturer and collector of Japanese art, medieval manuscripts, and early printed books; active in local politics. -- Bod-inc: father of Herbert Tomkinson; Franche Hall, Worcestershire. "Michael had two book plates: at first he used a rather large and ornate coat of arms designed by J. D. Batten (1860-1932); later ... he adopted a quite neat and small cross of Lorraine reminiscent of Nicolas Jenson and St. John Hornby." (The Tomkinson story, edited by Ken Tomkinson [Kidderminster: Kenneth Tomkinson Limited, 1985], p. 36) Much of his collection sold in several sales at Sotheby's, 1922; some remained in the family for many more years.
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Activity
Start (year)1870
End (year)1921
MARC Area Codee-uk
PlaceKidderminster (Geonames Id: 2645724)
Profession / Type of InstitutionBusiness
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
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