Transcript of a diary describing a visit to Antwerp in 1859, 1859

File

Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Parkes 1/4a

Scope and Contents

Transcription of Bessie Parkes' diary of a visit to Antwerp. The diary is written as a letter to Theodosia [Manton], 26 August 1859. The original diary is written in an album containing eighteen photogenic drawing negatives and prints made by Parkes in 1848. The diary takes up forty-one pages of the album.

Dates

Creation: 1859

Creator

From the Fonds: Belloc, Elizabeth Rayner, 1829 - 1925 (nee Parkes, campaigner for women's rights and journalist) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The transcript and access is courtesy of Hans P. Kraus Jr., New York. The Gallery is to be notified of all requests for copies. Any requests to publish will be dealt with seperately by the Gallery.

Extent

1 file(s) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Existence and Location of Originals

The original album (containing the diary pages) is held by the Hans Kraus Gallery, New York. The transcription was prepared at the gallery at the time of the 2001 exhibition and Sun Pictures Catalogue Ten, British Paper Negatives 1839-1864.