Album of preserved samples of Scottish mosses, c.1828
Scope and Contents
Probably Scottish (c.1828). Album bearing mounted moss specimens, each specimen with accompanying contemporary ink annotations, interleaved with additional blanks, modern notes on the album contents on pastedown and flyleaves. Original vellum. Borders with gilt foliage roll.
Dates
- Creation: 1800-1850
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of visit.
Biographical / Historical
It is believed that the majority of the moss samples contained in this album were collected in Scotland in the early 19th century. This can be dated from the paper of the album which is watermarked as Robert Weir, Carron (Grove Mill), 1828.
The unknown botanist collector has included many fruiting specimens from locations including Tarbolton, Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Newton near Ayr, Dean Castle Kilmarnock, Stair, Craiglockhart, Carrick Hill, Edinburgh College Yard and Dalrymple.
Modern notes at the rear of the album suggest that the botanist was working to the classification used in the second edition of Muscologia Britannica (1827) by Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865) - father of Joseph Dalton Hooker - and Thomas Taylor (1775-1848).
Extent
1 volume
Physical Location
CLX-A-1091
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Material acquired May 2012. Accession no: E2012.29.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 16 January 2013
- Title
- Early 19th century album of preserved samples of Scottish mosses
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
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