Scrapbook of Edward Dalton, LL.D, FSA (d. 1876), relating to fonts in England; with some earlier and later material. Includes many drawings, pen, pencil, wash, a few engravings, late 18th-19th cent., printed cuttings and some correspondence. Many of the drawings are by members of the Dalton family, particularly A. Dalton, 1844-6, and 'G. S'., 1854 (i.e. Geo. Shaw; see letters, 1854, 1856, pp. 179, 183). At the end of the volume is a wash drawing of the font at Biddestone, Wilts., sent by the Rev. John Emra, rector, 1869.
Scrapbook of Edward Dalton on fonts
This material is held atSociety of Antiquaries of London
- Reference
- GB 118 DAL
- Former Reference
- GB 118 SAL/MS/976
- Dates of Creation
- Mainly 1844-1866, with some earlier and later material.
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- pp. ii + 186 Quarto. Reversed calf binding, blind-tooled. Bookplates of Edward Dalton, LL.D, FSA, fol. i, and the Birmingham Archaeological Society, fol. ii.
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