Artwork : ArchiveNo00052

The New Testament 1843

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Contributor Name	Ruth Taylor
Contributor Image	Ruth_Taylor_00052.jpg
Profession
Location	Southsea
Collection Date	07.10.07 2.05pm
Artefact Name	The New Testament
Artefact Description	Inscribed on the inside cover with 'Edward Rogers his book from 1851. Edward Rogers and Elizabeth Pritchard were married December 12th in the year of our Lord 1851. Edward Rogers aged 30, Elizabeth Rogers aged 22, 1851.' Fair condition.
Artefact Date	1843
Artefact Stored	In Bible box, glass fronted cupboard in front bedroom
Artefact Form
Artefact Image	Book_The_New_Testament_00052.jpg
Sample Taken	Paper from inside
Sample Image
History of Artefact	Book printed in 1843 by Eyre and Spott, London. Belonged to Ruth's great grand-parents. Historian - 'The book has blind-stamped binding.'
Historian	John Stedman / Rosalinda Hardiman
Previous Owners	Edward Rogers, Ruth's great-grandfather
Special Memories	Ruth's brother has recorded a lot of family history. Men of the family were carpenters and they built the house they lived in. It reminds Ruth of how strong-minded the family were to build their own house and raise their family. It reminds Ruth of her personal history.
Artwork Image	00052_WEB.jpg

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