Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1784-1793 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
5 Files
Context area
Name of creator
Name of creator
Repository
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
It is unknown how these documents came to the Royal Asiatic Society. It is presumed that they came with paintings that were in the Jones' possession and that these were donated sometime after Lady Jones' death.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This material has been divided into 5 files:
- Six sketches in cards, 7.8cm x 12 cm, in pencil and watercolour. Inscribed by Lady Jones.
- A sketchbook of botanical drawings with some specimens inserted. Compiled by William and Anna Maria Jones.
- A further … read more
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist using the email address given here. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email.… read more
Conditions governing reproduction
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Language of material
- English
Allied materials area
Related units of description
The Royal Asiatic Society holds within its collections a number of paintings and drawings that belonged to William Jones. These have been listed in Raymond Head's "Catalogue of Paintings, Drawings, Engravings & Busts", (1991) pp.86-94 and most can… read more