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Title

Miscellaneous watercolours and drawings by George Back and others [graphic material] 

Series consists of

12 lower level description(s)

Arrangement structure

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Series part of

George Back fonds [graphic material, textual record (chiefly microform)] (R3881-0-6-E)

Date(s)

1819-1856

Place of creation

Canada

Extent

11 watercolours: pencil, pen and ink, watercolour, wash; various dimensions.
1 drawing: pencil.

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Series consists of eight watercolours done by George Back based on his Arctic experiences, which have been acquired by the Archives. Series also includes three watercolours and one drawing related to Arctic exploration in 182-1822 thre of which are attributed to A. Jackson.

Conditions of access

Graphic (art)
90: Open
Box
2001088981
BK-327 Item no. assigned by LAC 3;6
Item no. assigned by LAC 1;2
90: Open
Graphic (art)
90: Open
Box
A010-02
96: Restrictions vary
Graphic (art)
90: Open
Box
BK-003
90: Open
Graphic (art)
90: Open
Box
BK-004 Item no. assigned by LAC 1
90: Open
Graphic (art)
90: Open
Box
from BK-006 to BK-007 Item no. assigned by LAC 1
Item no. assigned by LAC 2
90: Open
Archival reference no.
R3881-1-8-E

Terms of use

Credit Library and Archives Canada
Copyright expired.

Additional information

Custodial history
Four watercolours acquired from family descendant Mrs. C. A. Duckworth; three others acquired from other family sources, or auction houses.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

199501