- Collection Overview
- Collection Description & Creator Information
- Access & Use
- Collection History
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The Ornamentist, or, Artisan's Manual of the Various Branches of Ornamental Art, 1845
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Scope and Contents
Includes an introductory essay on ornamental art by William Bell Scott.
- Arrangement
Materials are arranged alphabetically by title, with unidentified notes and sketches at the end.
Collection History
- Custodial History
This collection was a part of William E. Fredeman's large collection of books, artwork, and manuscripts related to the Pre-Raphaelites and their circle, which he developed from the 1950s through the 1990s. Fredeman acquired these papers, which were once housed at Penkill Castle, from descendants of the Alice Boyd family.
- Appraisal
All materials were retained with the collection, with the exception of a large metal strong box that originally housed the Scott family papers.
- Processing Information
This collection was processed by Kelly Bolding in April, 2014. Finding aid written by Kelly Bolding in April, 2014.
Access & Use
- Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
- Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.
- Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.
- Credit this material:
The Ornamentist, or, Artisan's Manual of the Various Branches of Ornamental Art; William E. Fredeman Collection of William Bell Scott, the Scott Family, and Alice Boyd, C1459, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (mss): Box 5
