Orde (James P.) Correspondence, 1740-1842, bulk 1823-1842

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Summary

Title:
James P. Orde correspondence
Dates:
1740-1842, bulk 1823-1842
Creators:
Orde, James P.
Abstract:
The Correspondence of James P. Orde contains 86 items, primarily of correspondence (1823-1842) between James P. Orde and George Perfect Hardy (d. 1853). Hardy was commissioned by Orde to copy portraits in various English Country houses for use in a projected work on John Evelyn. Also contains information on the location of many portraits held in private hands in the early 19th century.
Extent:
2.4 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. James P. Orde correspondence, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 86 items, housed in two boxes. The collection is arranged chronologically. It covers George Perfect Haring and his commission for copying portraits in English country houses; and information of the location of many pictures in private ownership during the early 19th century.

Biographical / historical:

James P. Orde, of Edge Hill, commissioned the artist George Perfect Harding (d. 1853) to copy portraits in various English country houses for use in a projected illustrated work on John Evelyn. Harding, who learned painting from his father, worked chiefly in making watercolor copies of portraits but also exhibited miniatures at the Royal Academy during the years 1802-40.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased from Winifred Myers, 1972
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Huntington staff.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-30 13:15:55 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. James P. Orde correspondence, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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