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Howitt and Hills Prints Collection, 1798-1816
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Howitt and Hills Prints Collection
- Dates
- 1798-1816 (inclusive)17981816
- Quantity
- .25 Linear Feet of Shelf Space, (1 box), (64 items)
- Collection Number
- SC 009 (collection)
- Summary
- The collection consists of 64 intaglio prints by artists Samuel Howitt and Robert Hills, each including a depiction of animals.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of 64 intaglio prints by artists Samuel Howitt and Robert Hills, each including a depiction of animals. The Howitt prints were published by Edward Orme of London; the Hills prints were published by the artist.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Howitt and Hills prints collection, 1798-1816
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in two series:
Series 1. Samuel Howitt prints, 1809-1811
Series 2: Robert Hills prints, 1798-1816
Acquisition Information
J. J. Richlin donated these intaglio prints to the Washington State University Libraries in the 1970s and 1980s. Part of the collection was originally cataloged as Cage 415. In 2010 all of the items were gathered together and reprocessed.
Processing Note
This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman, Manuscripts Librarian.
Related Materials
Other Samuel Howitt prints are available in bound volumes in the MASC rare book collection.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1. Samuel Howitt prints, 1809-1811Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | The Bear and Two Travellers, 1809 |
| 1 | 1 | The Camel and Jupiter, 1809 |
| 1 | 1 | Stag, 1809 |
| 1 | 2 | Old Lion Insulted, 1809 |
| 1 | 2 | Wild Boar and Lion, 1809 |
| 1 | 2 | Cat, 1809 |
| 1 | 3 | Wolf and Crane, 1809 |
| 1 | 3 | Dog with a Bell, 1809 |
| 1 | 3 | Owls and Swallow, 1811 |
| 1 | 4 | Dog and the Wolf, 1810 |
| 1 | 4 | The Horse and Wild Boar, 1811 |
| 1 | 4 | Council of Horses, 1810 |
| 1 | 5 | Wild Boar, Sheep, and Butcher, 1811 |
| 1 | 5 | Ass, 1809 |
| 1 | 6 | Cock and Jewel, 1810 |
| 1 | 6 | Ass, Ape, and Mole, 1811 |
| 1 | 6 | Wolf and Porcupine, 1809 |
| 1 | 6 | Fox and the Tiger, 1810 |
| 1 | 6 | Goat, 1809 |
| 1 | 6 | Tiger, 1809 |
| 1 | 7 | The Bull and Mastiff, 1810 |
| 1 | 7 | Untitled prints (4 items), 1809-1810 |
Series 2: Robert Hills prints, 1798-1816Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 8-10 | Robert Hills prints, all untitled (39 items), 1798-1816 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Animals in art.
- Zoological illustration -- Specimens.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hills, Robert, 1769-1844. (creator)
- Howitt, Samuel, 1765?-1822. (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman
2016
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
