The collection comprises postcards of works of art and architecture of all periods.
Dates
- Creation: c.1930-1970
Extent
1.1 Linear metres (25 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
- Italian
- French
- German
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 24002/1].
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MSS. 24002/1-25
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24002
Abstract
Images of works of art and architecture collected by Dr. James Beal
Biographical / Historical
Dr. James Beal was a dentist and silver collector.
Arrangement
The postcards are arranged in sections by artist; by subject, type or style of work; and geographically.
Custodial History
Presented to Oxford University History of Art Department by Dr. James Beal in c.1972.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Oxford University History of Art Department in Jan 2025.
- Title
- Catalogue of the Beal Postcard Collection
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Chrissie Webb
- Date
- 2025
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk