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Helen Van Vechten
Helen Van Vechten (1868–1949) was an American printer who became known for the hand-printed fine press books she produced for the Philosopher Press in Wisconsin around the turn of the 20th century. In her day, she was one of very few women involved in fine book-making in America and was regarded as a top expert in the field. Biography Helen Gilbert was born in Mosinee, Wisconsin, on April 20, 1868, to Victina (Scriven) Gilbert and William Gilbert. Her father drowned when she was four and her mother later remarried, to a man named J.R. Bruneau, who adopted Helen. The family moved to Wausau, Wisconsin, where Helen mainly grew up. Helen went to college in Milwaukee, married Philip V.O. Van Vechten, and returned to Wausau. In 1897, Phillip, who ran a lumber business, was invited to become a partner in a local print shop, the Philosopher Press, which put out fine-press editions of books. Van Vechten joined the firm and began by managing the bookkeeping and business correspondence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Vechten
Van Vechten is a surname. Notable individuals with this surname include: * Abraham Van Vechten (1762–1837), American lawyer and Federalist politician; New York State Attorney * Carl Van Vechten (1880–1964), American writer and photographer * Helen Van Vechten (1868–1949), American printer of fine press books See also * Alice Van Vechten Brown * J. Van Vechten Olcott * Jacob Van Vechten Platto * John Van Vechten House * Van Vechten Veeder {{surname, Van Vechten Surnames of Dutch origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
