John Foot Scrapbook, circa 1810s-1870s

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Summary

Creator:
Foot, John
Abstract:
John Foot, Esq., presumably of Westminster, England. Victorian scrapbook, roughly 100 pages, compiled by one John Foot, containing engravings, practice calligraphy, trade cards, announcements, tickets, early examples of color printing, and numerous other engraved or lithographed items originating in or around London, England from the 1810s to 1870s. Items of interest include a ticket to the coronation of Queen Victoria, lithographed advertisements for books, letterhead, book plates, sketches, and other ephemera.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
1 Item
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00406

Background

Scope and content:

Victorian era scrapbook, roughly 100 pages, compiled by one John Foot, containing engravings, practice calligraphy, trade cards, announcements, tickets, early examples of color printing, and numerous other engraved or lithographed items originating in or around London, England from the 1810s to 1870s. Items of interest include a ticket to the coronation of Queen Victoria, lithographed advertisements for books, letterhead, book plates, sketches, and other ephemera.

Biographical / historical:

John Foot, Esq., presumably of Westminster, England.

Acquisition information:
The John Foot Scrapbook were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 1986.
Processing information:

Processed by Noah Huffman, July 2010

Encoded by Noah Huffman, July 2010

Accession from 1986 is described in this finding aid.

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Subjects:
Victoriana
Format:
Scrapbooks
Lithographs
Trade cards (advertising)
Engravings (prints)
Calligraphy (visual works)
Names:
Foot, John
Foot, John
Places:
London (England) -- History -- 19th century

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[Identification of item], John Foot Scrapbook, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University