Sarah Ponsonby: Commonplace book

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 22969A [RESTRICTED ACCESS]
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1785-1789
  • Language of Material
    • English French Italian English, French, Italian.
  • Physical Description
    • ii, 81 ff. ; 115 x 180 mm.
      Half-leather and marbled paper over boards, remains of silk ribbon tie.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Commonplace book of Sarah Ponsonby, 1785-1789, including gardening notes; verse in French, Italian and English; sketches and designs; ground floor plan of Plasnewydd (f. 41); expenses of building the dairy (ff. 2-3); and miscellaneous notes.

Access Information

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.

Note

Title based on contents.

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library (NLW Film 999).

Additional Information

Published

Subjects

Gardening