Archives Scrapbooks

The image shows an open book or notebook page, which appears to be aged and has a yellowed tone. The left page of the book is blank, while the right page contains a printed article. The article is titled "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM" and is dated August 18, 1928, as indicated by a handwritten date in the upper right corner. The article discusses the presentation of a complete series of watercolors by William Blake to the Print Room of the British Museum by Mrs. Frances White Emerson from Boston, Massachusetts. It provides details about the collection, its historical context, and its current value. The text is framed within a boxed area on the right side of the page, and the overall condition of the book suggests it might be a historical document or part of a collection of related information.

The image shows an open book or a document with a page titled "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM." The page is dated "Aug. 18, '28," indicating it was published on August 18, 1928. The text discusses the donation of a complete series of watercolors made by William Blake for Young's "Night Thoughts" to the Print Room of the British Museum by Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston, Massachusetts. The article mentions that the series consists of 537 drawings, originally commissioned for a fee of 20 guineas, and are now estimated to be worth between £10,000 and £50,000. It also provides a brief history of the ownership of these drawings, noting their journey from the book-seller James Bain to Marsden J. Perry, an American bibliophile, and eventually to Mr. W. A. White of New York, whose daughter, Mrs. Emerson, made the donation. The article concludes by mentioning that these drawings have not been publicly shown in Britain since they were exhibited at the Burlington Fine Arts Club in 1876. The page is held open with a clear plastic holder, and the book appears to be of historical significance, likely a volume of "Art News."

This image shows an open scrapbook or album with a dark, likely cloth-bound, cover. The pages are aged and yellowed, suggesting historical significance.

On the right-hand page, a newspaper clipping is affixed. At the top of the clipping, handwritten text in pencil reads: "Art News" and "Aug. 18, '28," indicating the source and date of the article.

The headline of the article is:

BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM

The article, datelined LONDON, details the donation of a complete series of 537 watercolor drawings by William Blake for Edward Young’s “Night Thoughts” to the Print Room of the British Museum. The donation was made by Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston, Massachusetts, through Mr. Geoffrey Keynes.

Key details from the article include:

• Blake’s original fee for the drawings was 20 guineas.
• Their estimated value at the time was between £10,000 and £50,000.
• The article traces the ownership history of the drawings: from the original sale to James Bain, then to Marsden J. Perry, and finally to Mr. W. A. White (Mrs. Emerson’s father).
• It notes that these important works of British art had been in America for over 25 years and had not been publicly displayed since a show at the Burlington Fine Arts Club in 1876.

The left-hand page is blank. The entire spread is held open between two clear plastic strips, likely for archival display or preservation. The overall image captures a moment of cultural history: the return of a major collection of Blake’s work to the United Kingdom.

The image shows an open book with the title "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum" on the cover. The book appears to be a collection of articles or essays about William Blake, a famous English poet, painter, and printmaker. The article on the page is about the donation of a collection of Blake's drawings to the British Museum by Mrs. Frances White Emerson. The article mentions the estimated value of the drawings and the history of the collection, including its previous owners and the circumstances of its donation to the museum.

A newspaper clipping with the title "Blake Drawings Go to British Museum" is placed on a white surface. The clipping is placed on a black surface, which is probably a folder. The clipping is placed on the right side of the folder. The clipping is printed on a white sheet of paper. The clipping is about the donation of watercolors made by William Blake for Young's "Night Thoughts."

The image shows an open book with a single page visible. The page contains a news article titled "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM" dated August 13, 1928. The article is from a publication called "Art News."

Key Details from the Article:

• Location: London.
• Subject: The presentation of Blake drawings to the British Museum.
• Donor: Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston, Massachusetts.
• Content: The donation includes a complete series of watercolors made by William Blake for Geoffrey Keynes, the compiler of Blake's "Young's Night Thoughts."
• Expected Display: The drawings are expected to be displayed in the Print Room of the British Museum the following year.
• Historical Value: The article discusses the historical significance and monetary value of the drawings. It mentions that Blake's fee for the drawings was 20 guineas, and their current estimated value is between £10,000 and £50,000.
• Provenance: The drawings were originally sold by Blake to James Bailie in 1874 for £45. They later passed through several owners, including the late Marsden J. Perry of New York, before being donated by Mrs. Emerson.
• Significance: The article highlights the importance of the donation, noting that it represents a quarter of a century's worth of Blake material, which has not been publicly displayed since 1856.

Visual Description:

• The page is printed on aged, cream-colored paper with visible signs of wear, including slight discoloration and minor stains.
• The text is typed in a serif font, typical of early 20th-century printing.
• The book itself appears to be bound in a dark, sturdy cover, likely leather or a similar material, with visible spine and edges.
• The book is placed on a flat surface, and a transparent plastic sleeve or protector is partially visible at the top left corner, suggesting the book is part of an archive or collection.

This image captures a historical moment in art conservation and donation, reflecting the significance of preserving William Blake's work for public access.

The image shows an open book or ledger with a news clipping pasted on the right-hand page. The clipping's heading reads "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM," with a subtitle that appears to be the date "AUG. 18, '23." The article beneath this heading discusses the acquisition of drawings by William Blake for the British Museum, mentioning various individuals such as Frances Whistler, Geoffrey Keynes, and Mr. Knoedler, who played roles in the history and transactions of these artworks. The article appears to be from a publication called "Art News."

The left-hand page of the open book faces the news clipping and is blank. The book itself has a thin, cream-colored ribbon placeholder that comes down from the top of the spine, resting in between the pages. The book is bound in what appears to be a dark-colored binding. Visible signs of wear and age are seen at the bottom of the spine and the book's corners, suggesting this book may be relatively old or has been handled frequently. The background behind the book is a neutral, light gray color.

The image shows an open book or scrapbook with a newspaper clipping pasted on the right-hand page. The clipping is titled "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM." It is dated August 18, 1928, and appears to be from a section called "Art News." The article discusses Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston, Massachusetts, presenting a complete series of watercolors by William Blake to the Print Room of the British Museum. The series is titled "Night Thoughts" and contains 537 pieces. It also mentions the estimated current value of the drawings, their provenance, and their history, including a note that they had not been publicly displayed in Britain since 1876. The rest of the page in the book is blank.

The image shows an open scrapbook or album. On the right-hand page, near the top, is a small newspaper clipping titled “BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM.” The article mentions Mrs. Frances White Emerson of Boston presenting Blake-related watercolors to the British Museum’s Print Room, with references to Geoffrey Keynes and the works for Young’s “Night Thoughts.” The page around the clipping is otherwise blank, and there are handwritten notes at the very top edge (“Art News Aug. 18 ’28”). The binding around the edge is dark, and a clear corner clip is visible holding the page.

The image shows an open book or scrapbook with a newspaper clipping adhered to the top right corner of the right-hand page. The article is titled "BLAKE DRAWINGS GO TO BRITISH MUSEUM" and mentions the donation of William Blake's watercolor series for "Young’s Night Thoughts" to the British Museum. The article includes details about the history and valuation of Blake's works, as well as the individuals and events associated with this transfer.

The page is largely blank except for the clipping and the handwritten notes at the very top margin, including "Art News" and the date "Aug. 18, '28." The book appears to be cloth-bound, with visible stitching along the inner margin.