Diary
Eliza Sharples, Mrs Alexander Peckover (1831 - 1862)
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1849
Materials
Paper
Measurements
3.25 x 5.25 x 0.25 in
Collection
Peckover House, Cambridgeshire
NT 782245.9
Summary
Lett's diary, on bills due book and almanack by Eliza Sharples, 1849. Daily entries of friends, visits, activities of interest: "called at Sam Gurney's" - Aug 9th, "further instruction in watercolour paintings in 3 lessons while at Brighton" - memo Sept 6th page, "saw some Californian gold this morning". Maroon leather cover, stickers "1849" and "ES, 9, 1849" on front flap extends to back and tucks under flap. "Eliza Sharples , Hitchin" inside. Good condition.
Marks and inscriptions
Front: Stickers "1849" and "ES, 9,1849" Flap on front: "Eliza Sharples, Hitchin"
Makers and roles
Eliza Sharples, Mrs Alexander Peckover (1831 - 1862), writer