Autograph letters signed from H.M. Bowdler to various correspondents [manuscript], 1791-1825.
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Autograph letters signed from H.M. Bowdler to various correspondents [manuscript], 1791-1825.
Description
5 items.
Associated name
Bowdler, H. M. (Henrietta Maria), 1750-1830, sender.
Edwards, Dr., active 1791-1825, addressee.
Gorman, Miss, active 1791-1825, addressee.
Barrow, Miss, active 1791-1825, addressee.
Edwards, Dr., active 1791-1825, addressee.
Gorman, Miss, active 1791-1825, addressee.
Barrow, Miss, active 1791-1825, addressee.
Material base
One letter inlaid into a leaf 33 x 27 cm.
Scope and content
Letters are mostly personal and speak of the health of her family. Bowdler also discusses The family Shakespeare written by her brother, Thomas Bowdler, and a painting of the late Mrs. (Elizabeth?) Middleton.
Correspondents include: Dr. Edwards, Miss Gorman, Miss Barrow, and unidentified "Madam."
Correspondents include: Dr. Edwards, Miss Gorman, Miss Barrow, and unidentified "Madam."
Note
3 bifolia and 2 singletons. Bifolia include integral address leaves. Sent from Tunbridge Wells and London to Rhyddings, Dublin, and Middlesex.
Provenance
Formerly Folger MS Add 864.
Exhibited
Exhibited: Roasting the Swan of Avon, Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C., March 17-June 4, 1994.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.
Ireland.
Ireland.
Item Details
Call number
Y.c.5872 (1-5)
Folger accession
MS Add 864