[Commonplace book, and library catalogue: The Vyne, Hampshire]
William John Chute, MP (1757-1824)
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1820
Materials
Place of origin
The Vyne
Collection
Vyne Estate, Hampshire
NT 3188948
Summary
The commonplace book includes poems by Horace Walpole, R. B. Sheridan, Charlotte Smith, J. Austen and others, and inscriptions transcribed from tombs and other sources. Probably in the hand of Elizabeth Chute, nee Smith, wife of William John Chute. Library catalogue written at rear of volume, with title leaf dated 1802, but added to at later dates. Hand differs from that of commonplace book. Title leaf: A catalogue of the books of William Chute Esqr of the Vine taken by T. Rennell DD Master of the Temple Sep. 4th 1802.
Bibliographic description
1 v. Provenance: Early nineteenth-century bookplate, with shell crest, lettered Mrs. Chute [i.e. perhaps Elizabeth or Eliza Chute, born Elizabeth Smith, wife of William John Chute (1757-1824) of The Vyne]. With added leaves as noted in bibliographic description. Binding: Nineteenth-century half red straight-grained morocco; marbled paper sides.
Makers and roles
William John Chute, MP (1757-1824) Elizabeth Smith, Mrs William John Chute (d.1842)