Eleanor Vere Boyle letter, approximately 1870 May 11

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Summary

Creator:
E. V. B. (Eleanor Vere Boyle), 1825-1916
Abstract:
Eleanor Vere Boyle (1825-1916) was an British artist of the Victorian era whose work consisted mainly of watercolor illustrations in children's books. Collection comprises an autograph letter, signed E. V. B., written by Boyle to Mr. [L?]awley on May 11, regarding payment for wine glasses and his portrait in the Pall Mall Magazine.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11631

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises an autograph letter, signed E. V. B., written by Boyle to Mr. [L?]awley on May 11, regarding payment for wine glasses and his portrait in the Pall Mall Magazine. On her Huntercombe Manor, Maidenhead, letterhead.

Biographical / historical:

Eleanor Vere Boyle (1825-1916) was an British artist of the Victorian era whose work consisted mainly of watercolor illustrations in children's books. She signed her works "EVB" to obscure her identity and became one of the most important female illustrators in the 1860's.

Acquisition information:
The Eleanor Vere Boyle Letter was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, June, 2018

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2015-0050-LUBMSS565

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Names:
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
Lisa Unger Baskin Collection (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
E. V. B. (Eleanor Vere Boyle), 1825-1916
Baskin, Lisa Unger

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