Elizabeth Winspear metamorphosis book, 1799

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Summary

Creator:
Winspear, Elizabeth and Baskin, Lisa Unger
Abstract:
Collection comprises a full-color, four-page manuscript metamorphosis book, with verses and pen-and-watercolor illustrations by Elizabeth Winspear, who was possibly a resident of New England. Each page features two flaps that fold out in stages to reveal new illustrations. Characters include Adam and Eve, along with a lion, griffin, and eagle, and themes include the attainment of wealth, and impact of sickness and death. Includes a clamshell box.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11191

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises a full-color, four-page manuscript metamorphosis book, with verses and pen-and-watercolor illustrations by Elizabeth Winspear, who was possibly a resident of New England. Each page features two flaps that fold out in stages to reveal new illustrations. Characters include Adam and Eve, along with a lion, griffin, and eagle, and themes include the attainment of wealth, and impact of sickness and death. Includes a clamshell box.

Acquisition information:
The Elizabeth Winspear metamorphosis book was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, April, 2016

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Toy and movable books
Wealth
Death
Format:
Movable books
Names:
Lisa Unger Baskin Collection (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
Winspear, Elizabeth
Winspear, Elizabeth
Baskin, Lisa Unger
Adam (Biblical figure)
Eve (Biblical figure)

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[Identification of item], Elizabeth Winspear metamorphosis book, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.