Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1854 - 1900 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 flat box, 45cm
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
unknown, album found in archives, as were the loose leaves. It appears the two may not even be connected.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
1 folder with the handwritten title "Skeleton Leaves Madeira 1854" - inside are 6 pages on blue folded paper containing skeletonised leaves inserted into cuts in the paper. Leaves include magnolia, ivy, oak, coral or erythrina crista-galli, sword coral, Portugal rose tree, common custard apple, lemon and citron. Who compiled it and wher it came from is currently unknown.
Also in the box are three loose leaves, found in the archives store, origin unknown.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment, see (right click, open link in new tab:) https://www.rbge.org.uk/science-and-conservation/library-and-archives/visiting-the-library/
Conditions governing reproduction
Permission required from RBGE.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Album and leaves are by their nature fragile and will require careful handling, although the album was conserved and some leaves protected with polyester in 2017.