Scrapbook containing photographs and poems by George Ormerod, 1861-1862
File
MS. 23051 photogr. 46
Held in our offsite storage facility
Notebook with 36 photographs including portraits, rural scenes, and the environs of Chagford and Dartmoor. There are several hand-written poems scattered throughout the album. Signed 'A Present from G.W.O. to J.S.H.', likely George W. Ormerod to James S. Hunt.
Dates
- Creation: 1861-1862
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. 23051 photogr. 46
Former reference:
Wilson Centre Accession Number: 84:1217; Wilson Centre Accession Number 2: TC 210
Biographical / Historical
George W. Ormerod was a lawyer, writer, geologist, and archaeologist. He wrote extensively on geology and archaeology.
Custodial History
Purchased at Sotheby's UK, 12/03/1984, lot 232.
Physical Facet
Albumen prints from a paper negative
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk