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Sketchbook, 1812-1813
Item — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of a sketchbook and a minute book, both authored by Sir James Hawkins Whitshed, an officer in the British Navy. The sketchbook (1812-1813) contains numerous depictions of naval ships (including smaller naval vessels and a fishing boat) at sea. The front paste-down of the sketchbook includes an apparent self-caricature of Whitshed himself.The minute book (1821-1822) contains a careful list of letters received and sent out by Whitshed, plus a summary of the...
Dates:
1812 - 1822
Minute book, 1821-1822
Item — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of a sketchbook and a minute book, both authored by Sir James Hawkins Whitshed, an officer in the British Navy. The sketchbook (1812-1813) contains numerous depictions of naval ships (including smaller naval vessels and a fishing boat) at sea. The front paste-down of the sketchbook includes an apparent self-caricature of Whitshed himself.The minute book (1821-1822) contains a careful list of letters received and sent out by Whitshed, plus a summary of the...
Dates:
1812 - 1822