421785
- TitleH.M.S. Maeander, South American Sketches, Valparaiso to Northward / O.W. Brierly, 24 Sep. to 17 Nov. 1850
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- Call numberPXA 515
- Level of descriptionitem
- Date
1850 - Type of material
- Reference code421785
- Issue CopyDigitised : 2014
- Physical DescriptionAlbums - 32 x 27 x 1.8 cm. - 1 sketchbook (leather bound with c. 110 pencil - watercolour drawings)
- Scope and ContentThe sketchbook contains drawings that document the H.M.S. Meander's voyage from Valpariso to Chile, Coquimbo, Cape San Lorenzo, San Blas, Care Lucas, Piedra del Mar, and Isabel Island. There are also drawings of marine activities, sail construction and rigging, details of weather conditions, and some landscapes.
- General note
Some pages are blank.
The drawings are predominantly composed in pencil with only 4 in watercolour.
The drawings are dated and have notes relating to nautical position, scope of journey, weather conditions, and colour details.
This volume has been rebound at an unknown date.
"D.S. Mitchell" signature appears on inside front cover of original sketchbook.
Digital order no:Album ID : 1045801 - Signatures / Inscriptions
A non-contemporaneous label inside front cover, "H.M.S. Meander / S. American Sketches / Valpariso to Northward / O.W. Brierly 1850". Second plate beneath this bears inscription "Sketches at Sea / No.5 / 50 / Coast of Sth America / From Valparaiso to NorthWd [Northward]" - Name
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