Elizabeth Charlotte Moxon copy / commonplace book, 1802-1804
Scope and Contents
Copybook containing poetry, prose excerpts, and quotations. Titled Beautiful Passages Written by Elizabeth Moxon under the Instruction of Mr. Hodgson, Norwich. Author of each passage noted. Scribe's name appears on multiple pages. Last poem, dated 1804, may be original and includes a watercolor drawing, signed by Moxon. Many pages contain decorative ruling or small designs. Titles of excerpts, when present, are decorative as well. Poetry, prose, quotations.
Dates
- Creation: 1802-1804
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 volumes ; 20 x 17 cm
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Seymour Adelman
Physical Description
Spine: M.S. Blank book. Marbled paper over boards, leather spine. Good condition.
General
Very beautiful calligraphy, fancy dividing lines, watercolor sketch of bird's next accompanying poem, The Vacant Nest.
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