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Inventory of the George Cruikshank Papers, 1847-1878
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Title: George Cruikshank Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1847-1878
Creator:
Cruikshank, George
Extent: 71 A.Ls.S.
Repository: The Huntington Library
San Marino, California 91108
Language:
English.
Winifred Myers. 3/9/73
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[Identification of item], George Cruikshank Papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
George Cruikshank (1792-1878), artist and caricaturist, best known perhaps for his illustrations of 19th century novels.
The collection consists of 71 letters addressed to George Cruikshank and his wife, Eliza (Widdison) Cruikshank from various
correspondents. Many are requests for Cruikshank's presence at temperance society meetings.
A few letters deal with Cruikshank as an artist.
Persons Represented by More than 1 Pieces
- William Henry Merle
- Charles Rogers
- John Sheringham
- H. E. Taylor
- J. Drayton Wyatt