Lady Guendolen Ramsden - Birthday Book, 1888

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(1846 - 1910)

Object details

Accession number

ARC.006208

Creators

Full title

Birthday Book

Creation Date

1888

Language

English

Provenance


Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.

Display Media

Printed and handwritten ink on paper

Web Commentary

Isabella Stewart Gardner maintained this charming book to keep track of her friends’ birthdays. It records Gardner’s celebrated acquaintances, including many within Henry James’s social circle. They include the pioneering psychologist William James, who was Henry James’s elder brother, and the artist John Singer Sargent. Their birthdays in January appear back-to-back on the right hand side of this volume.

Permanent Gallery Location

Blue Room


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Commentary

Isabella Stewart Gardner maintained this charming book to keep track of her friends’ birthdays. It records Gardner’s celebrated acquaintances, including many within Henry James’s social circle. They include the pioneering psychologist William James, who was Henry James’s elder brother, and the artist John Singer Sargent. Their birthdays in January appear back-to-back on the right hand side of this volume.