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The story of Arachne. Ms. of a lecture given at Woolwich by John Ruskin on Dec. 13th 1870: MS 9-2005

Current Location: In storage

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The story of Arachne. Ms. of a lecture given at Woolwich by John Ruskin on Dec. 13th 1870

Maker(s)

Writer: Ruskin, John
Binder (person): Cockerell, Douglas

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Description

Ms note by Sydney Cockerell: "This manuscript is partly in the writing of John Ruskin & partly in that of his servant Crawley. It was given to me by W. G. Collingwood in 1899."

Leaves numbered 7-38. 2 leaves tipped in at end. First 6 leaves recorded as lost. Obituary of Douglas Cockerell 1945 inserted loose.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2005-10) by Surtees, Virginia

Dating

1870 - 1899

Note

Bound in leather, stamped in gold. 5 raised spine bands. In slipcase.

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Support composed of paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MS 9-2005
Primary reference Number: 125048

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 August 2022

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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