COLLECTION NAME:
Elizabeth Gaskell Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL061253dc
Reference Number:
VDA.1
Image Title:
Elizabeth Gaskell's ink stand and quill pens
Alternative Image Title:
Elizabeth Gaskell's ink stand
Alternative Image Title:
"Gaskelliana"
Parent Work Title:
Elizabeth Gaskell Collection
Alternative Parent Work Title:
Collection of objects relating to Elizabeth Gaskell
Creator:
Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Creator Role:
Author
Description:
Wooden ink stand inlaid with mother of pearl containing two glass inkwells, with lids, and two quill pens once owned by Elizabeth Gaskell. The ink stand has two metal plaques both inscribed, MRS GASKELL'S INK STAND. One is attached to ink stand and the other is attached to the lid of the nib well.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Subject:
English literature
Subject:
Letters
Subject:
Literary manuscripts
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Technique Used:
Painting
Support:
Paper
Time Period Covered:
19th Century CE
People Covered:
Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Provenance:
Gaskell Family
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
Elizabeth Gaskell Family
JRL061253dc
