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Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783–1848

The costume of the original inhabitants of the British islands, from the earliest periods to the sixth century; to which is added, that of the Gothic nations on the western coasts of the Baltic, the ancestors of the Anglo-Saxons and Anglo-Danes.

1815

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The costume of the original inhabitants of the British islands, from the earliest periods to the sixth century; to which is added, that of the Gothic nations on the western coasts of the Baltic, the ancestors of the Anglo-Saxons and Anglo-Danes, London, R. Havell, 1815, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.




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  • Creator

    Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783–1848

  • Title(s)

    The costume of the original inhabitants of the British islands, from the earliest periods to the sixth century; to which is added, that of the Gothic nations on the western coasts of the Baltic, the ancestors of the Anglo-Saxons and Anglo-Danes. By Samuel Rush Meyrick ... and Charles Hamilton Smith, esq. ...

  • Published/Created

    London, R. Havell, 1815.

  • Physical Description

    5 p., 59 p. XXIV col. plates. 45 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A G 5 Copy 1
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A G 5 Copy 2
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    Folio A G 5 Copy 3
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Copyright Not Evaluated

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    Abbey, J.R. Life in England in aquatint and lithography, 1770-1860, 427
    BAC: British Art Center has 3 copies. Copy 1 is the Abbey copy. Copies 2 and 3 are in original wrappers with publisher's advertisements on their back covers.
    BAC : Plates by R. Havell, after Charles Hamilton Smith.
    BAC : "Printed by William Bulmer and Co. Shakspeare Press."
    Added t.-p., colored.
  • Subject Terms

    Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. |
    Clothing and dress -- History -- To 500. |
    Ethnic costume -- Great Britain.

  • Contributors

    Smith, Charles Hamilton

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Making History - Antiquaries in Britain 1707-2007 (Yale Center for British Art, 2012-02-02 - 2012-05-27) [YCBA Objects in the Exhibition]

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