Cruikshank (George) Papers, 1847-1878

Collection context

Summary

Title:
George Cruikshank Papers,
Dates:
1847-1878
Creators:
Cruikshank, George
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], George Cruikshank Papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

George Cruikshank (1792-1878), artist and caricaturist, best known perhaps for his illustrations of 19th century novels.

Custodial history:

Winifred Myers. 3/9/73

Physical description:
71 A.Ls.S.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by The Huntington Library staff; supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Xiuzhi Zhou.
Date Prepared:
© 2000
Date Encoded:
Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, Sept. 2000. Supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Xiuzhi Zhou.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information please go to following URL.

Terms of access:

In order to quote from, publish, or reproduce any of the manuscripts or visual materials, researchers must obtain formal permission from the office of the Library Director. In most instances, permission is given by the Huntington as owner of the physical property rights only, and researchers must also obtain permission from the holder of the literary rights. In some instances, the Huntington owns the literary rights, as well as the physical property rights. Researchers may contact the appropriate curator for further information.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], George Cruikshank Papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

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