Reprints of article: Hodge, Gerald P. "The preservation of scientific illustrations." Journal of Biocommunication, Vol. 7, No. 2, July 1980, pp 4-9.
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Reprints of article: Hodge, Gerald P. "The preservation of scientific illustrations." Journal of Biocommunication, Vol. 7, No. 2, July 1980, pp 4-9.
Notes, lists and correspondence from donor Eleanor A. Sweezey.
Small square paper pasted to larger page with inscription that reads, "Watercolour Paintings of the Birds of India by Lady Elizabeth Gwillim Madras, 1801–1808 – ? (Lady G. died 1807) (Life-size – drawings) In a portfolio with a few of her paintings of flowers. See, also, larger portfolio, for larger paintings of birds." Includes some other inscriptions on the page.
Small grey-ish paper mounted in centre of a larger page, with "VI Flowers" in script at centre.
Small paper mounted on centre of page with black ink cursive writing that reads, "Drawings by Lady Gwillim wife of Chief Justice of Madras in 1801/2 [?] - 5." Blue ink stamp below writing reads, "Dr. Casey Wood, Author's Club, 2. Whitehall Court, London, England."
Three shadow figures by Lotte Reiniger, the principal characters from her shadow movie, The Little Chimney Sweep, 1935.
The figures are 11-16 cm high: the Mohock, the Little Chimney Sweep, and Belinda. Of black paper and thin lead, they are mounted, framed and signed LR.
Ombres chinoises. La Malade Imaginaire. (Planche 7, L'embarras du ménage). Metz, Imprimerie, Lithographie et Fabrique d'Images de Dembour et Gangel.
The Siege of Troy, or The Wooden Horse, a shadow play for young people. Written and designed by Winifred H. Mills and Louise H. Dunn. Cleveland, Harter, 1932. Includes the book of the play, backcloth, 8 cardboard shadow figures, about 15 cm high, on sticks with wire rods to arm and leg.
Turkish Karagöz shadow puppets of coloured skin. 6 men, 2 women.