Isabella Stewart Gardner (New York, 1840 - 1924, Boston)
Commonplace Book [Book of Quotes, Poems, Clippings, and Notes], 1868-1869
Handwritten and printed ink on paper in a leather binding, 20 x 13.97 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Isabella Stewart Gardner - Commonplace Book, 1868-1869
Object details
Object number
ARC.009131
Creator(s)
Isabella Stewart Gardner (New York, 1840 - 1924, Boston)
Title
Commonplace Book [Book of Quotes, Poems, Clippings, and Notes]
Date
1868-1869
Medium
Handwritten and printed ink on paper in a leather binding
Language
English
Dimensions
20 x 13.97 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings
Inscribed in ink (on first page, recto, upper center): I. S. Gardner / 1868-9
Enclosed: Five sheets with handwritten quotes, six printed newspaper clippings, eight sheets with handwritten poems, and three sheets with handwritten notes
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Gallery
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Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.