To celebrate Head Conservator Jane Eagan’s retirement from OCC, she chose an afternoon printing session with her team at the Bodleian Library’s Bibliography Room. Jane selected a favourite photo, a composite image showing Grove Cottage before it was refurbished and extended for the Consortium in 2000, as a reminder of her time at OCC.
The Press Superintendent, Richard Lawrence, orchestrated the session, the photo was transferred onto a large piece of lino then divided into eight — each team member cut their section of lino, with Chantry Librarian, Marjory, setting the type.
The individual squares of lino were joined together on the press to form a single mosaic image. The final effect shows the hand of each team member and our combined creativity shines through. The sum is definitely greater than the parts!
It was a fantastic afternoon, a great way to mark 27 years at OCC and 19 years at the helm, as Jane starts to say goodbye to a wonderful team, workplace, college colleagues and collections.
Watch this space! Final image to be shared at the end of July!
Congratulations Jane!
You have been wonderful to know and to work with over the 27 years at the OCC. You have always offered sound advice and encouragement to me as an independent book and paper conservator and you will be missed! Have the most wonderful retirement doing all those things that you never had time for during your busy life in Oxford.
My very best wishes,
Peter Eley
Dear Peter, thank you so much for your message. I certainly intend to undertake some serious relaxing once I’ve finished! I hope you’re well and great to hear from you.
Warm wishes, Jane