Botanical watercolors, 1880-1881
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 14
Call Number: MSS 6, Series I
Scope and Contents
Contains works signed "S.C.P.", the initials of Sarah Charlotte Pease. The botanical studies are done in watercolor throughout. Flowers depicted include roses, coneflowers, bush honeysuckle, Capsicum, lilies, poppies, and Buddleia. Several of the pieces are labeled "Ben Welldene," which was the home of the Hodgkin family, into which Sarah eventually married. Benwell Dene was designed by Alfred Waterhouse for Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, who later donated the house to the Royal Victoria School for the Blind. Other pieces were painted in Scotland, Germany, and at the Pease family home, Hutton Hall.
Dates
- 1880-1881
Creator
Physical Description
1 v. (15 leaves of drawings) ; 26 x 18 cm. Coverless sketchbook.
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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P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
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Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
ycba.rarebooks@yale.edu
Location
1080 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06510