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Calligraphic manuscript on vellum, 'Quartet of the seasons', the text chosen and written by Irene Wellington

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MS. Don. d. 136
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Calligraphic manuscript on vellum, 'Quartet of the seasons', the text chosen and written by Irene Wellington, the decorations designed and executed by Marie Angel, 1955-1961.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-1961

Extent

7 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

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Shelfmark:

MS. Don. d. 136

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 10092

Abstract

Calligraphic manuscript on vellum, 'Quartet of the seasons', the text chosen and written by Irene Wellington

Biographical / Historical

Irene Wellington (1904-1984) was an English calligrapher. Marie Angel (1923-2010) was an English illustrator and calligrapher.

Custodial History

Pächt and Alexander iii, no. 1267.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given by Philip Hofer through the Friends of the Bodleian, 1964.

Physical Facet

On vellum

Title
Calligraphic manuscript on vellum, 'Quartet of the seasons', the text chosen and written by Irene Wellington
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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