1. Add MS 58207
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 58207
- Title:
- JOHN CONRATH: autograph notebook of John Conrath, attendant at the British Museum from 1816-1837; 1815-1835. Partly French. Notebook contains list of Townley and Elgin antiquities, with diary entries concerning the British Museum and with drawings and souvenirs of visitors to the Museum. Presented by Dr L. D. R. Patten of Wareham, co. Dors., 1974. Paper; ff. ii+41. 206 x 320mm. Marbled paper cover. Contents: 1. ff. 1v-3. Copy of letter from Chevalier Canova to the Earl of Elgin relatin...
- Scope & Content:
- Antiquities: Art: John Conrath, attendant in the British Museum: Elgin marbles: Townley marbles: Diaries and Memoranda: Notebook rel. to British Museum, visitors, Townley marbles and Elgin marbles by John Conrath: 1815-1835: Partly Fr: Autogr. includes: ff. 1v-3; f. 40v Thomas Bruce, 7th Ear...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and French
- Date Range:
- 1815-1835
- Extent:
- 1 item