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David Henry Mordecai (1833-1859) travel diary, 1857-1858

 File — Box: 5A, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

Details of trip through Turin, Milan, Venice, Vienna, Heidelberg, etc. with frequent references to artists and specific works seen in Museums. A flare up of consumption triggers change of plans; before embarking for Egypt, he mentions various Charleston friends including Rhetts, Middletons, Prestons and Hamptons, trips to the opera and a life-changing event not described. With botanic specimens and notations in rear of book.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857-1858

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.5 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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