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Illustrated book of poetry

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1828

Location Note

Folder 1.9

GUSN

GUSN-309237

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Description

A bound volume of poetry and watercolors created by Eliza Susan Quincy and given to her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Miller Quincy, in 1828.

Details

Descriptive Terms

works of art
gifts
sketches
sketchbooks

Additional Identification Number

Accession number 1977.24

Physical Description

1 sketchbook

Collection Code

MS053

Collection Name

Quincy family collection

Reference Code

MS053.001

Acquisition Type

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Reginald Allen, 1977.

Record Details

Originator

Quincy, Eliza Susan, 1798-1884 (Artist)

Material Type

sketchbooks

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Folder 1.9

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