Autograph letter from Henry Aston Barker to William Stevenson, 6 September 1808
Scope and Contents
Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Aston Baker [to William Stevenson], about a small scale etching of buildings, giving the outline to the Engraver "as soon as I can prepare it for the Work", clarifying details "of the manner in which the Railing is to terminate on the Castle Hill", etc. London, 6 September 1808.
The letter refers to details of the engraving of a single-sheet panoramic print of the City of Norwich, published as: TO HIS MAJESTEY'S JUSTICES of the PEACE for the County of Norfolk, This Panoramic View of the CITY of NORWICH AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY ; with a Perspective View of the Castle and County Gaol, is respectfully inscribed by their obedient servants W. Stevenson, J. Matchett and S.W. Stevenson. Dated 1 Sep. 1809. Drawn by H.A. Barker, engraved by Charles Williams (1797-1830). Copy of the print held by the British Library.
Dates
- Creation: 6 September 1808
Creator
- Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856 (Artist) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
2 pages
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in March 2023. Accession no. SC-Acc-2025-0002.
Physical Description
2 pp., 9 x 7 inches, in good condition.
Processing Information
Catalogued in February 2025 by Aline Brodin, using information from the seller.
Repository Details
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