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From the Archive

Image from page 16 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

Image from page 16 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

A page from the 1846 collection Poems and Pictures, depicting one of its numerous illustrations, now forms part of the esteemed British Library archives. A quaint glimpse into Victorian verse and artistry.

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Lately Unearthed

François de Clermont-Tonnerre

François de Clermont-Tonnerre
Robert Nanteuil

A 1655 engraving by Robert Nanteuil depicts François de Clermont-Tonnerre. This work is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Lately Unearthed

A Nasta'liq Quatrain

A Nasta'liq Quatrain

The Metropolitan Museum of Art today announced its acquisition of A Nasta'liq Quatrain, dated 1077. This mediaeval text, penned in the distinctive calligraphic hand, further enriches the museum's already impressive collection.

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From the Plate Room

Image from page 93 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent…

Image from page 93 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent artists

Image from Songs for the Little ones at Home, 1868. This British Library item, found on page 93, features illustrations by eminent artists, as indicated by its title.

Out of the Vault

Textilfragment

Textilfragment
Okänd

Textile Fragment, source unknown, recently acquired by Nationalmuseum Sweden. A puzzling addition to the national collection.

Of Historical Note

Brunskog 70:1

Brunskog 70:1
Norrman, Jan

Norrman, Jan's Brunskog 70:1, an archival item of note, is now held by the Swedish National Heritage Board. Details remain sparse, but its acquisition suggests some historical import.

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Image from page 204 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

Image from page 204 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

An image from page 204 of the 1846 collection, *Poems and Pictures*, remains amongst the holdings of The British Library. A curious glimpse into Victorian verse and illustration.

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Image from page 257 of The household treasury of English song. Specimens of the English poets ...…

Image from page 257 of The household treasury of English song. Specimens of the English poets ... with biographical and explanatory notes, etc. [The preface signed: W. H. D. A., i.e. William Henry Davenport Adams.]

An engraving from W. H. D. Adams's Household Treasury of English Song, 1869. From a selection of English poets, with explanatory notes. Held by the British Library.

From the Archive

Actress wearing embroidered costume and cap, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old…

Actress wearing embroidered costume and cap, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco

1888. A Metropolitan Museum of Art acquisition from the Actresses series (N664). This portrait features an actress in embroidered costume and cap, for Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco.

From the Archive

Snuffbox

Snuffbox
Louis-Philippe Demay

A 1764 snuffbox, crafted by Louis-Philippe Demay, now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A curious relic of an altogether less sanitary age.

Lately Unearthed

Image from page 193 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

Image from page 193 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

1846: The British Library holds an image from page 193 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems. A fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century literary illustration for the discerning scholar.

Filed Anew

Image from page 83 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent…

Image from page 83 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. Illustrated ... from designs by eminent artists

1868: A glimpse from page 83 of Songs for the Little ones at Home. An illustrated volume, featuring designs by eminent artists. Available through the British Library.

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Varsity tee M

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Filed Anew

Portrait of Two Girls

Portrait of Two Girls
Sara Peters Grozelier

Sara Peters Grozelier's Portrait of Two Girls, a recent acquisition by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, now graces its esteemed collection. Further details are sparse.

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From the Plate Room

Image from page 115 of Moore's Irish Melodies, Lalla Rookh, National Airs, Legendary Ballads,…

Image from page 115 of Moore's Irish Melodies, Lalla Rookh, National Airs, Legendary Ballads, Songs, etc., with a memoir by J. F. Waller. Illustrations, etc

A 1867 illustration from Moore's celebrated compilation, Irish Melodies. This archival item, depicting an unspecified subject from page 115, is held by The British Library.

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Image from page 102 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

Image from page 102 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems

1846. The British Library holds an image from page 102 of Poems and Pictures: a collection of ballads, songs, and other poems. A curious glimpse into Victorian verse and illustration, preserved for posterity.

Filed Anew

Portrait of a thin-faced man

Portrait of a thin-faced man

A gaunt visage, captured in the year 140, now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The portrait offers a glimpse into ancient physiognomy.

Out of the Vault

Lutspelerska

Lutspelerska
Hendrick van Steenwyck d.y. (Attributed to)

Nationalmuseum Sweden holds Lutspelerska, a painting attributed to Hendrick van Steenwyck the Younger. This notable work depicts a lutenist, its provenance adding historical intrigue for art enthusiasts.

Out of the Vault

Double bird pendant

Double bird pendant

A tenth-century Double Bird Pendant, dating from AD 950, remains a notable artefact within the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Its enduring craftsmanship continues to intrigue.