'Journal & dates of my life' of Lady Anne Hamilton (inscription on upper cover)
MS. Beckford e. 4
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'Journal & dates of my life' of Lady Anne Hamilton (inscription on upper cover)
Shelfmark
MS. Beckford e. 4
Summary
(fols. 31-56) are blank.
Contains miscellaneous notes and:
(fols. 4-10) diary entries and a detailed account, with sketches, of Fonthill Abbey and grounds, and Fonthill House, 1803
(fols. 11v-23, 29-30) detailed diary entries, mainly of visits to country houses, 1803-4, n.d
(fols. 23-8) sketches of furnishings and furniture, possibly at Fonthill Abbey
(fols. 57-62) brief notes, mainly a record of travels, 1788-1835
Date
1788-1835, n.d.
Language
English
Physical facet
Binding: half red calf, papered boards
Physical extent
62 Leaves
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Collection contents
Miscellaneous papers
'Journal & dates of my life' of Lady Anne Hamilton (inscription on upper cover)
