Bookplates - Anna Seymour Damer., 01/01/1775-12/31/1920

File — Box: 1, Folder: 49

Identifier: 47968

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Folders 48 - 53) Contains a collection of bookplates belonging to various well-known individuals. Alphabetically arranged by name.

Dates

01/01/1775-12/31/1920

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/10/07

Container Summary

Contains the original sepia drawing by British literary figure Agnes Berry (1764-1852), for the bookplate of Anna Seymour Damer (sp. var. Anne), a well-known British sculptress who studied under Giuseppe Ceracchi and George Cruikshank. Both Berry and Damer were friends and legatees of Horace Walpole. Includes 2 printed bookplates.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DAMER, ANNA SEYMOUR - BOOKPLATES (DRAWING BY AGNES BERRY: ORIG/PRN): Printed Item

BERRY, AGNES - DRAWING FOR BOOKPLATE OF ANNA DAMER (ORIG): Graphic Image