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Collection of 18th Century Illustrations

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-988-BC

Scope and Content

The collection of loose illustrations are primarily from Gentlemen's Magazine. Plates from Battles of America by Sea and Land, by Robert Tomes constitute a folder and illustrations from Thomas Osborne’s Proposals for Republishing the Antient Part of the Universal History... (1752) are scattered throughout the collection. Prominent themes are the built and natural environment, instruments and technology, maps and plans, plants and animals.

Dates

  • 1713-1878
  • Majority of material found within 1747-1792

Language of Materials

Eng; Greek

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.

Extent

1 box (.43 cu. ft.), plus 1 oversized folder

Abstract

The collection of loose illustrations are primarily from Gentlemen's Magazine.
Title
Finding Aid of the Collection of 18th Century Illustrations, 1713-1878
Status
Completed
Author
B. Silbergleit
Date
© 2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451