Commonplace book
MS. WHF Talbot 117
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Commonplace book
Shelfmark
MS. WHF Talbot 117
Summary
Commonplace book with contributions in French and English from William Henry Fox Talbot, Rosamond Talbot, Matilda Talbot and possibly others. 'Rosamond Talbot' is inked on the front flyleaf (two words effaced – possibly Chas Henry). Approximately the first 50 pages are by Rosamond (apparently 1850s). Approximately 50 pages are by Matilda Talbot, 1850s. Approximately 65 pages are from the 1860s, marked 'Caton (à Varèse 1823). H.F.T' [in French, not in William Henry Fox Talbot's hand]. Plus one entry from 20 November 1897, and blank pages.
Date
c. 1854-1897
Language
English
Physical extent
1 volume
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Collection contents
Archive of William Henry Fox Talbot and the Talbot family
Papers of Rosamond Constance Talbot
Albums and commonplace books
Commonplace book
