A Guide to a Warren Chappell Bloody Mary Kit, n.d. Chappell, Warren, Bloody Mary Kit, n.d. 10204-an

A Guide to a Warren Chappell Bloody Mary Kit, n.d.

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The Special Collections Department
Accession Number 10204-an

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

10204-an

Title

Warren Chappell Bloody Mary Kit, n.d.

Physical Characteristics

3 items

Language

English

Abstract

The collections consists of Warren Chappell's "Bloody Mary Kit" containing drawings on a vodka bottle, a glass jar, and a cardboard cover, all in a customized cardboard box.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Warren Chappell, Bloody Mary Kit, n.d., #10204-an, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

These items were given to the Library by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, Virginia, on June 24, 1992.

Scope and Content Information

This addition to the Warren Chappell Collection contains three items, undated, comprising a "Bloody Mary Kit" designed by illustrator Warren Chappell (1904-1991), using pen and ink drawings, consisting of an insert "Bloody Mary Kit/No Flavor Added" depicting an executioner's axe and mask; a jar labeled "Pete's Bloody" featuring an axe and a chopping block; a Gordon's vodka bottle with a label pasted over the original label, reading "Pete's Vodka/80 Proof/Pete's Mary" with a picture of a headsman striking off the woman's head. These items are in a customized cardboard box measuring 6 1/2 x 12 inches.