Sketch book of antiquities

by Sir W. Betham.

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Sketch book of antiquities, containing drawings of antiquities, bronzes, weapons, castles and round towers of Ireland, mostly done by Sir William Betham and having his autograph descriptions, especially on those of the round towers.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Betham, William, Sir, 1779-1853, artist.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiquities > Ireland > 1830-1860
Castles & palaces > Ireland > 1830-1860
Arms & armament > Ireland > 1830-1860
Round towers > Ireland > 1830-1860
Equipment > 1830-1860
Pen works > Irish > 1830-1860
Notes:Label on cover reads: Betham sketch book.

"This was from Sir W Betham's collection mostly done by his own hand" - label on cover.

Physical description: 1 album (66 leaves with drawings) : chiefly pen ; 33 x 27.5 cm..

Citations/References: Catalogue of Irish Topographical Prints and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes ; New edition revised and enlarged by Michael Hewson - Dublin : Malton Press, 1975, p. 109-110.

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Arrangement:Fonds
Published / Created: ca. 1830-1853.
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On the hill of Mount Pelier, County Dublin, 24th May 1841

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Sketch book of antiquities [graphic] / by Sir W. Betham.
Description:Two sketches of the building referred to as the Hell Fire Club on top of Montpelier Hill, County Dublin.
Main Creator: Betham, William, Sir, 1779-1853, artist.
Created: 1841.
Language:English
Extent:2 drawings : pencil and ink wash ; pasted on sheet 32 x 27 cm.
Format:Prints & Drawings
Call Number: PD 1959 TX 60 (Collection unavailable)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.