Accession number
PML 196176
Published
[ca. 1903-1916]
Description
1 volume (unpaged) ; 21 x 15 cm
Notes
The miscellany comprises poems written in at least 3 hands on 19 pages (the remaining leaves blank), many of which address themes of war and religious devotion.
The untitled poem is "Growing old," published in 1913 by the American civil war veteran, Ro
The untitled poem is "Growing old," published in 1913 by the American civil war veteran, Ro
Binding
Painted vellum by the Royal School of Art Needlework (with their ticket) featuring floral and vegetal designs in multiple colors, gilt strapwork on front cover and spine, monogrammed "A E D" for Aimée Evelyn Pirie, Lady Dawson; framed in blue and green o
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscription on verso of first binder's leaf: For dear Lady Dawson from Mary R, Xmas 1916.
Provenance
Mary of Teck, Queen Consort of Great Britain and Ireland; inscribed to Lady Dawson (Aimée Evelyn Pirie).
Summary
Manuscript commonplace book, created after 1902, inscribed by Aimée Evelyn Pirie (Lady Dawson) and others in England and France between 1916 and 1941.
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