'Art of the black-and-white artist, and the wood-engraver, with some beautiful examples, collected by John A. Hipkins.', Late 19th century-early 20th century.
Scope and Contents
The scrapbook contains specimens chiefly of the nineteenth century, including many illustrating the work of the deaf, preceded by a note by Miss Hipkins. Also two crayon portraits by John A Hipkins (pages 60-62); an address given by him on the achievements of the deaf in France (page 71); an original letter of Abbe Sicard (page 79 b); original studies of animals by Walter Geikie (page 84); and original paintings by Frank Maguire (page 90).
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th century-early 20th century.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
97 Leaves ; Folio.
Arrangement
v folios + 184 pages.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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