Mary Crease Sears

Mary Crease Sears (1859 – 1938) was an American bookbinder and cover designer, know for her Arts and Crafts style work.

[1] She attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and also studied book making in France and Britain.

In Europe she met fellow artist Agnes St. John who Sears would go on the collaborate with for many years.

[3] Sears was a member of the The Society of Arts and Crafts of Boston, elected as a "Master Craftsmen" in 1904.

[2] The same year she exhibited her work at the St. Louis World's Fair where she won a gold medal.