Memorandum book of Frances Maria Vernon (né Warren), wife of the 4th Baron Vernon
Single Item
MS. Eng. misc. d. 1467
Containing recipes, lists of tradesmen and their wares, addresses and brief household and estate accounts. A later owner added (fols. 28v, 30v-34) further recipes and (fols. 29-30, 34v) lists of North American plants, the first marked to show roots owned by the writer, the second headed 'American Seeds given us by Dr. Bromfield – August/47'. Fols. 37-79 are blank.
Dates
- c.1822-1833
Extent
79 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc d. 1467, fols. 1-2].
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Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. misc. d. 1467
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 22237
Abstract
Memorandum book of Frances Maria Vernon (né Warren), wife of the 4th Baron Vernon
Biographical / Historical
Frances Maria Vernon (1787-1837), né Warren, was the wife of George Charles Venable-Vernon, the 4th Baron Vernon.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given to the library by Mrs A.V. Harcourt, 1989.
Physical Facet
Gilt-stamped calf, with lock, stamped ‘Frances Maria Vernon’ on lower cover.
- Title
- Memorandum book of Frances Maria Vernon (né Warren), wife of the 4th Baron Vernon
- Status
- Published
- Author
- EAD version 2022 by C. McIlwaine
- Date
- EAD version 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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