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Sketches and Notes of William Jones and Lady Anna Maria Jones

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 WJ-WJ/3

Publication status

Published

Level of description

Series

Extent and medium

5 Files

Date(s)

  • 1784-1793 (Creation)

Context area

Repository

Royal Asiatic Society Archives

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

It is unknown how these documents came to the Royal Asiatic Society. It is presumed that they came with paintings that were in the Jones' possession and that these were donated sometime after Lady Jones' death.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

This material has been divided into 5 files: * Six sketches in cards, 7.8cm x 12 cm, in pencil and watercolour. Inscribed by Lady Jones. * A sketchbook of botanical drawings with some specimens inserted. Compiled by William and Anna Maria Jones. * A further sketchbook of botanical drawings. * Loose botanical drawings and notes by William and Anna Maria Jones. * 3 larger drawings with some notes, probably by Anna Maria Jones.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open. Please contact the archivist using the email address given here. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.

Language of material

  • English
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