Research by R H Little on The Golden Rose

This material is held atSociety of Antiquaries of London

Scope and Content

(1) Red folder containing 'The History of the Papal Award of the Golden Rose'. A compilation by Dr Little following up the history of awards of the rose since the publication of Moroni's Dizionario (1852), including a copy of an article by 'A. Shield' in The Month (1900), many photographs of golden roses, cuttings and excerpts, a list of extant roses, and correspondence. With a copy of Charles Burns, Golden Rose and Blessed Sword (1970);-

(2) Green folder of correspondence relating to Dr Little's researches; mainly 1970-5;-

(3) Typescript copies of 'Rosa d'Oro' from G.Moroni, Dizionario, 59 (1852); 'Papal Gifts of Golden Roses and Consecrated Swords and Hats' (unpublished) by Edward Francis Twining, Baron Twining, GCMG (d. 1967).

Access Information

open for consultation

Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs Little through Arthur George Grimwade, FSA, March 1982.

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