Untitled
Category
Photographs
Date
Unknown
Materials
Photographic paper and paper
Measurements
90 x 60 mm; 185 mm (Height); 115 mm (Width); 180 mm (Height); 117 mm (Width)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27411.135
Summary
Top right, sepia photograph of gentleman with sideburns. Bottom left, letter numbered, 367 to Dear Broderip. Bottom right, letter from, JM Gould.
Full description
At top right; sepia head and shoulders photograph of balding gentleman. At lower left; letter on single sheet of cream paper. At top right of letter; 367 Dear Broderip I have at present all Darwin’s S. American shells here I am preparing them for examination with G Saverly (not including some new species which I believe were set aside for you determination) Darwin tells me that you had a list of the localities &c of these shells copied from his note books for which he said I might apply to you. May I trouble you to send it to me as I am at a standstill for want of it. Excuse [sic] this trouble & believe me [---------] Chas Lyell Feby (sic) 11/40 16 Hart Pl At lower right; letter on single sheet of cream paper. Embossed logo at top My dear Sir I have the pleasure of sending you herewith Pt. 2 of the Mammals of Australia and Pt. one of the Supplement to the Birds(?) of the same country in both of which you will find some very interesting subjects, among them our friend Owen’s Notormis(?): trusting that the whole will merit your approval I remain My dear Sir Yours truly and obliged J M Gould W. J. Broderip Esq FRS Ve(?) 20 Broad St. Golden Sq June 6 1887
Provenance
Purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.