Printed paper shopkeeper's bag from the 1850's, from a cook, confectioner, and caterer. The bag's upper surface depicts a croquet playing scene at Burghley House, Lincolnshire. The lower surface reprints Tennyson's poem The lord of Burghley.; Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George L. Murray Fund.; Penn libraries rare copy was on display; it has strong backing and separate display card.; Related Work: Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892. Lord of Burghley.
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Rare Book Collection, Folio NK8643.3 .H63 1850z
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