Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Robinson, Mary Hester, 1832-1904
Title:
Charades, enigmas, riddles, and acrostics.
Published / Created:
England, 1861.
Physical Description:
2 v. ; 12 x 22 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Mary Hester Robinson (1832-1904) was born Mary Hester Orme, daughter of Reverend E.H. Orme. She married George Robinson (1828-1892) in 1860. They had six children: Henrietta Gertrude (1861-1937), Frances Mary (1862-1915), Alice Emily (1863-1939), Lucy Winifred (1865-1952), Lilian Susanna (1866-1942), and George Hunter (1868-1957). The family name was changed to Garnett-Orme in the 1880s, with an armorial crest being granted as well. The Garnett-Ormes lived at Tarn House, in Skipton.
Subject Terms:
Robinson, Mary Hester, 1832–1904. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs. | Wit and humor -- English. | Word puzzles and games.
Form/Genre:
Charades. | Riddles. | Acrostics. | Puzzles. | Games. | Recreations.