RA Collection: People and Organisations
English bookbinder of Huguenot descent. Son of Daniel Valentine Rivière (1780-1854), brother of William Rivière (1805-1876) and of Henry Parsons Riviere (1811-1888).
Riviere bindings may be dated approximately by the stamped signature inside the front covers: Bound by R. Riviere, Bath means 1829–32; Bound by R. Riviere means 1832–40; Bound by Riviere means 1840–c.1860; Bound by Riviere & Son means after 1880.
The Riviere Bindery was one of the most notable and prolific shops in London’s West End from about 1840 through 1939. Many binders who served apprenticeships at Riviere went on to work in other firms or to set up on their own.
Born: 30 June 1808 in London
Died: 12 April 1882
Gender: Male