Scrapbook of prints and manuscripts relating to the Stuart reign in England, ca. 1619-1685? [manuscript], 19th century.
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Title
Scrapbook of prints and manuscripts relating to the Stuart reign in England, ca. 1619-1685? [manuscript], 19th century.
Description
150 p. ; 46 x 34 cm
Associated name
Summary
Printed items are: a page removed from an unknown book with the genealogy of the Stuart family from James I/VI to George II; and "Fac-simile of the death-warrant and execution of Charles the First, King of England: Who was beheaded on the 30th January 1648: - in the 49th year of his age, and the 24th year of his reign," with copy of M. Weesop painting of The execution of Charles the first, King of England. Copied, printed & published by J. Netherclift, Lithographer, 23, King William Street, West Strand. The original painting is in the possession of Mr. Bently, 3 Gt Newport St.
Scope and content
Consists of 107 items: 16 manuscripts, 89 art items and 2 printed items. Art items include prints, engravings, clippings and photo duplications of paintings of members of the Stuart royal family including James I, Charles I (by far the most represented), Charles II, James II, some of their children and wives as well as their followers and homes.
Note
Blank pages: 24-25, 72-75, 80-81 and 98-99.
All of the manuscripts and 9 of the art prints have been cataloged separately.
All of the manuscripts and 9 of the art prints have been cataloged separately.
Provenance
H. Rushton Barnes (bookplate) -- Captain Arthur C. Crawfurd of Cartsburn (bookplate).
Formerly Folger MS Add 1246.
Formerly Folger MS Add 1246.
Source of acquisition
Acquired in 2003.
Includes
Fac-simile of the death-warrant and execution of Charles the First, King of England.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.
Item Details
Call number
V.b.360
Folger accession
MS Add 1246