Brenkley, Hannah Eliza Jane, 1882-1973: [Sketchbook no.1]

Date
1965-1973
Reference
E-116-f-6
Description

Large oblong sketchbook filled with watercolour sketches of historic cottages, barns and churches built in the Norsewood / Ormandville area, many of which are identified by a family name. Includes pencil sketches of Wellington Botanic Gardens.

The sketchbooks were made by the artist's daughter, Joyce, when she worked as a bookbinder as a young woman (information from family member).

Inscriptions: Backing board verso - top left - To Mum with love from Joyce [in ballpoint]; Backing board verso - top left - Jane Brenkley Jan 10th 1965 [in pencil]

Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s).

Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil on pages of sketchbook, cardboard covers with library cloth spine; 285 x 400 mm

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Part of
Brenkley, Hannah Eliza Jane, 1882-1973: [Autograph book; scrapbooks; sketchbooks] ca 1938-1973
Format
1 sketchbook(s), Scrapbooks, Collages, Watercolour and pencil on pages of sketchbook, cardboard covers with library cloth spine; 285 x 400 mm
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