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Notebook kept by E. H. Palmer in Palestine: MS 1-1939

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Notebook kept by E. H. Palmer in Palestine

Maker(s)

Writer: Palmer, Edward Henry

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Description

A notebook that Edward Henry Palmer used as a diary during his travels in Palestine in 1869-1870. Includes sketches, plans and passages in Arabic.

Notes

History note: Given by Sir E. Denison Ross, June 1939

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1939) by Ross, E. Dension

Dating

1869 - 1870

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( 38 leaves)

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Techniques used in production

Handwriting
Drawing (image-making)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1811 January 1.
  • Location: Front-cover

Inscription present: Collection of Linnell's signatures

  • Location: Back-cover
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS 1-1939
Primary reference Number: 201489
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Audit data

Created: Monday 1 June 2015 Updated: Tuesday 18 July 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 18 July 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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