Cambridge customs and costumes : containing upwards of one hundred and fifty vignettes / by the author of "Familiar illustrations of the language of mathematics."
Published / Created:
Cambridge : Macmillan and Co.; 1851.London : Ackermann and Co., 96 Strand, 1851.
Physical Description:
[2] p., 9 leaves : ill. ; 27 x 38 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNC1479.R64 C36 1851+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Attributed to John Lewis Roget. Cf. Halkett & Laing."Printed by R. Appel's anastatic process 23 Garrard Street, Soho."--Title page.Lithographed throughout, including title page.Halkett, S. Dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous publications in the English language (3rd ed.), v. 1, p. 271BAC: British Art Center copy bound in original printed paper wrappers, as issued. Ms inscription on cover: Mrs. Weld from the author.
Subject Terms:
English wit and humor, Pictorial | Wit and humor, Pictorial. | University of Cambridge -- Students -- Clothing | Academic costume -- England -- Cambridge -- Caricatures and cartoons. | Satire, English. | Caricatures and cartoons -- Social aspects -- Great Britain. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Macmillan and Co. -- Publisher | Ackermann and Co. -- Publisher | Weld, Mrs. -- Pres. insc. from John Lewis Roget. | Roget, John Lewis -- Pres. insc. to Mrs. Weld