Original drawings in colours of the Costumes of members of the University of Oxford
Original drawings in colours of the Costumes of members of the University of Oxford, thirty-one in number, ranging from the Chancellor to the proctor's servant: all by James Roberts and dated 1792-4.
Dates
- Creation: Written and painted in 1792-1794 by J. Roberts
Extent
118 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Oxon d. 58, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Top. Oxon d. 58
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 19524
Abstract
Original drawings in colours of the Costumes of members of the University of Oxford
Biographical / Historical
James Roberts (fl. 1792).
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. VI, no. 33161
Custodial History
Owned by mr. Peter Prattinton, who has written notes on foll. 6-7: bought at the sale of his effects at Oxford on Aug. 13, 1844, by J. F. With the green armorial bookplate of Fraser of Ledeclune bart. (i.e. sir Will. Augustus Fraser?).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from U. Maggs (catal. 189, no. 765) on June 19, 1902.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in.
Topical
Subject
- Roberts | James | fl 1792 (Person)
- Title
- Original drawings in colours of the Costumes of members of the University of Oxford
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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