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Sketchbook: scenery and domestic objects, 1854-1857

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Call Number: MSS 6, Series I

Scope and Contents

Contains graphite drawings of scenery and domestic objects. Francis Richard Pease began this sketchbook when he was roughly 10 years old. Drawings are dated from 1854 to 1857. The drawings of scenery depict houses and other buildings, including churches and ruins. Objects drawn include a press, a stool, a model tin pump, an easel, and a vase.

Dates

  • 1854-1857

Creator

Physical Description

1 v. (ca. 30 leaves of drawings); 21 x 28 cm. Bound in blue printed boards, from an unidentified stationer/publisher.

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The materials are open for research.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
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1080 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06510

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