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The Hamilton Gray Album, 1830-1860

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MS. 23051 photogr. 3
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A scrapbook of writings, illustrations, and photographs assembled by an unknown person within the family of Rev. John Hamilton Gray. Contains a multitude of loose letters, writings and drawings, and 26 photographs, both loose and pasted in. Includes one albumen print of Westmeaston Rectory, eight salt prints by Hill & Adamson, one by John Adamson, one by Thomas Rodger, and one by Henry Collen.

Dates

  • Creation: 1830-1860

Extent

70 items

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 23051 photogr. 3

Former reference:

Wilson Centre Accession Number: 03:7442; Wilson Centre Accession Number 2: TC 361

Biographical / Historical

John Hamilton Gray was a Scottish advocate and Anglican priest. This album was most likely assembled by his wife or daughter, and features the work of several early Scottish photographers.

Custodial History

Purchased from Hans Kraus US, 29/05/2003.

Physical Facet

Salt prints from a Calotype negative

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom