Edith Diehl
Edith Diehl (May 21, 1876 – May 12, 1953) was an American bookbinder and author of Bookbinding, its Background and Technique (Rinehart and Co., 1946), a classic text and manual on the history and craft of bookbinding in two volumes (republished in editions by Kennicat Press, 1965; Hacker Art Books, 1979; Dover, 1980). In 1947, in recognition of her accomplishments, Diehl was made an Honorary Life Member of the Guild of Book Workers.
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Edith Diehl, from a 1918 publication. | |
| Born | May 21, 1876 Brewster, New York |
| Died | May 12, 1953 (aged 76) Brewster, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Notable works | Bookbinding, its Background and Technique, 1946 |
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Diehl is also known for her wartime works, having closed her studio in 1914 to become Director of Workrooms for the American Red Cross. In 1917, she was asked by trustees of Wellesley College to become Director of the Woman's Land Army of America Training Camp and Experiment Station, which led to her appointment as National Director at the headquarters in Washington, D.C. where she wrote a handbook for use in the national camps.