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Description: | Portfolio of over 400 autographs, with accompanying portraits in some instances, of public figures and notable people of the 17th to 19th centuries. The collection covers eminent figures from the arts; monarchs and aristocrats; respected scientists and medical doctors; bishops; academics; naval and military figures; statesmen; individuals from local established families, many of who donated objects to the museum collections and, amongst this illustrious company, Robert Cole imprisoned in Norwich Castle in 1646. Nationally famous people who are represented include Charles Dickens, Nicolo Paganini and Dr. Livingston. The collection is not on display but is housed in the Shirehall Study Centre and is available for consultation by appointment | Format: | 420 documents and drawings | Subjects: | Autographs Famous people | Temporal: | 18th century - late 1776-1799 19th century - early Victorian 1837-1850 18th century - mid 1730-1775 17th century - mid 1630-1675 19th century - early 1800-1836 18th century - early 1700-1730 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899 19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875 17th century - late 1676-1699 | Source: | Cornucopia - Discovering UK Collections | FAX: | +44 (0)1603 493623 | Telephone: | +44 (0)1603 493625 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:7158 | Format: | 420 documents and drawings | Go to resource |
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