The costume of the University of Oxford : illustrated by a series of engravings from original drawings by Thomas Uwins : to which is prefixed a brief account of the members and officers of that university.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for R. Ackermann, 101, Strand, by L. Harrison and J.C. Leigh, 373, Strand, MDCCCXV [1815]
Physical Description:
[6], 18 p., [17] leaves of plates : ill. ; 35 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsLF528 U95 1815+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Engravings by John Samuel Agar; after Thomas Uwins.Plates and text were previously published in R. Ackermann's History of Oxford.With half-title.Cordeaux, E.H. Bibliography of printed works relating to the University of Oxford, 1316BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary boards. Has hand-colored illustrations.
Subject Terms:
University of Oxford -- Students -- Clothing. | University of Oxford -- History. | Academic costume -- England -- Oxford. | Ackermann, R. -- Publisher. | Harrison, L. -- Printer. | Leigh, J.C. -- Printer. | Engraving, Colored -- Specimens -- 1815.
Contributors:
Agar, John Samuel, approximately 1770–approximately 1835, engraver.