Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1784-1793 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
5 Files
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Repository
Archival history
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 sketchbook of botanical drawings.
- Loose botanical drawings and notes by William and Anna Maria Jones.
- 3 larger drawings with some notes, probably by Anna Maria Jones.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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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. Please bring photo ID
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
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Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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 also be found on the online Library catalogue at https://ras.libertyasp.co.uk/library/libraryHome.do