J.W. Salter: Drawing for Babington's ''The British Rubi''
Scope and Contents
Drawings by J. W. Salter, intended for C. C. Babington's work 'The British Rubi', but not ready by the time the volume was published (see Publication Notes). Pencil drawings pasted into the volume the majority partially (about half) coloured, often with Latin name, and date and location. Includes some printed version of some of the drawings. Also includes account of payments due from Babington to Salter for the work.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-1867 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 collection (1 volume, paper, with several loose sheets inserted)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Presented to the Botany School by R. Irwin Lynch, September 1919
Immediate Source of Acquisition
On permanent transfer from Plant Sciences library
Bibliography
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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