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Date(s)
- 1736-1841 (Creation)
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1 file.
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
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Archival history
Some of the engravings were apparently presented by Ronald Hylton Smith to his son Fabian ('Fabian [from] R.H.S.' on versos).
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
One hundred and two engravings, some dated 1736-1841, comprising (i) twenty-seven topographical and architectural views, 1755-1841 and [n.d.], eighteen of which relate to County Durham and the surrounding area; (ii) nineteen portraits, 1740-1832 and [n.d.], including five by Jacobus Houbraken; (iii) eight satirical cartoons, caricatures, etc., 1736-1816, by William Hogarth, Robert Dighton, Richard Dighton, and possibly others; (iv) forty-two heraldic coats of arms, bookplates, etc., [n.d.]; (v) a map of 'The Boundaries of the City of York & the peculiar District called Ainsty…' [by Francis Drake], [1736]; (vi) and five miscellaneous others, [n.d.]. Also included are (vii) a title deed on vellum (partly illegible) and and a leaf containing sketches in pen, ink and pencil.
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Language of material
- English
- Latin
Script of material
Language and script notes
English, Latin.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Several items repaired at NLW, July 2022.
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