Identity area
Reference code
MCOL/Van de Weyer Albums/Album 2
Title
Van de Weyer Albums 2
Date(s)
- 1830 - 1848 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
1 album, 115 leaves, paper
Context area
Name of creator
(19 January 1802 – 23 May 1874)
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This album contains the engraved portraits and autographs of 19th century Belgian politicians and others of Sylvain Van de Weyer's acquaintance. Many of the items are undated, therefore the date range of the album is taken from items which can be dated to a specific year.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
- French
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Album binding description: 19th century autograph album, Quarter-bound in red leather over cloth with gilt lettering on upper board: “PORTRAITS AND AUTOGRAPH LETTERS”. Five raised bands on spine. Armorial bookplate on upper pastedown: “Victor Bates Van de Weyer”.