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"Illustrations of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy by A Sister of The Religious Order of Our Lady of Mercy. With Descriptive Anecdotes.", 1840

 Item — Box: BER 75
Identifier: IOLM/BER/19/1

Scope and Contents note

Illustrated and written by Elizabeth Constancia Agnew whilst a Sister of Mercy (her name in religion was Sister Mary Clare), the book was published by Charles Dolman of 61 New Bond Street, London. There are two copies, one of which has been unbound and the pages inserted into polyester sleeves. The volume in its original binding is signed in pencil "Rev Mother Evangelista Costello".

Dates

  • Creation: 1840

Conditions Governing Access note

As a private archive, access to the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archive requires application to the Archivist and approval by the Institute's Leadership Team. Where items are closed for access, this is indicated at the appropriate level.

Full Extent

2 volume

Language of Materials

English

BER Box 75

Formerly doc BER/400/3/190

Existence and Location of Copies note

Photocopy of original located in the Reference Cabinet, IOLM Archive reading room.

Related Archival Materials note

Other publications by E.C. Agnew can be found in the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archives library collection.

General Physical Description note

Conservation work presumably undertaken to prevent further foxing and stains. Paper, print (ink).

Repository Details

Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository

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