Spectre Bridegroom, 1824
Scope and Contents
A pencil drawing depicting a scene from "The Spectre Bridegroom", a short story by Washington Irving, first published as part of "Sketchbook" in 1819 and in London the next year. The scene portrays the young woman and her aunt with the spectre bridegroom outside their window. 2 3/8" x 3 3/4" drawing on card with decorative floral embossed frame 3" x 4 1/2". On verso: pen inscription "Spectre Bridegroom AW to EHP 1824" with tissue guard affixed above.
Dates
- Creation: 1824
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
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Hartford Connecticut 06106