8:10. Algernon Charles Swinburne / Critique: "Mr. Whistler's Lecture on Art.", 1888, bulk: 1888 - 1888

File — Box: 8, Folder: 10

Dates

1888
Majority of material found in 1888 - 1888

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Series: 0.5 Linear Feet (Autograph manuscripts and miscellaneous published writings by Algernon Charles Swinburne, collected by John S. Mayfield (not part of the latter's "Numbered" series of Swinburne manuscripts.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Facsimile of signed autograph manuscript by Algernon Charles Swinburne, entitled, "Mr. Whistler's Lecture on Art." This was a critical response to James McNeill Whistler's "Ten O'Clock Lecture," on art given in 1885. Swinburne's critique was published in the "Fortnightly Review," (June 1888). Facsimile produced by the Bibliophile Society (13 pages with duplicate of first page).