William F. Matthews | |
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| Born | William Frederick Matthews 7 January 1898 |
| Died | 8 April 1977 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Central School of Arts and Crafts, London |
| Occupation | Bookbinder |
| Known for | First bookbinder to be awarded the City and Guilds of London Insignia Award (CGIA) |
William Frederick Matthews CGIA (7 January 1898 – 8 April 1977) was a leading British bookbinder. He trained at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London before apprenticing at the bindery of W. T. Morrell & Co.
Matthews won a gold medal at the Paris exhibition of 1925 and started his own practice in 1926. He taught at the central school for nearly 50 years during which time his notable pupils included Edgar Mansfield, Roger Powell, and Bernard Middleton.
Matthews published two guides to bookbinding and in 1976 was the first bookbinder awarded the City and Guilds of London Insignia Award.