Subjects Subseries, 1625-1902 and undated

Extent:

2 boxes

Scope and content:

Images on a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, including engravings, wood-block prints, photographs, and plates removed from 20th century books and calendars. Especially prominent topics include literary, Biblical, and mythical scenes; pastoral and animal scenes; and painted and photographic copies and reproductions of well-known 18th and 19th century artists. The William Hogarth satire, "Credulity, Superstition, and Fanaticism. A Medley," is a famous illustration and critique in the early history of British Methodism. At least one of the Falstaff series by 19th century illustrator George Cruikshank appears to have a signed dedication by the artist. The 1814 Ann Hewson needlepoint/crosstitch sampler, "'Gold' and 'Virtue'," if accurately attributed, would constitute a very early document in the history of Primitive Methodism, generally agreed to have been initiated around 1809 by Hugh Bourne, William Clowes, and others.

Arranged in alphabetical order by artist, title, or category, with many unsorted small prints housed at the end of the subseries. Oversize prints (larger than 16"x20") are arranged in separate boxes and sequences at the end.

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