Jameson, Eliza Jane, Eliza Jane Jameson commonplace book, 1832-1896
- Title(s):
- Eliza Jane Jameson commonplace book.
- Published/Created:
- Great Britain, 1832-1896.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume (160 pages, with blanks) : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsPN6245.J36 C66 1832Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/10616576
- Classification:
- Archives & Manuscripts
- Notes:
- Bound in contemporary gilt-tooled red morocco, with gilt edges. With gilt-stamped morocco book-label of William Jameson (dated July 13th, 1831) on front pastedown.
Commonplace book, probably chiefly compiled by Eliza Jane Jameson, from 1832 to 1896. The album is inscribed at front: "Eliza Jane Jameson, from her affectionate father, W.J. [i.e. William Jameson]" The volume includes poetical extracts (some by Eliza), pen-and-ink drawings, several watercolor sketches on rice paper, as well as mounted illustrations. It includes contributions from family members. The illustrations include sketches of Warwick Castle, a soldier, a "sketch of the Whitby School Feast, August 11th 1858", Oxford Canal, and Aston Longueville Church. - Subject Terms:
- English poetry -- 19th century.Jameson, Eliza Jane.W. J. (William Jameson)
- Form/Genre:
- Commonplace books.
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