William Faris ephemera collection
Abstract
This small collection consisting of four folders is primarily comprised of loose pages mounted with pressed leaves and flowers from the garden of Annapolis silversmith and clockmaker William Faris (1728-1804). Dates and notes are sometimes included on the page. The collection also contains Faris' drafts of letters to the London merchants Drusina, Ridder, and Clark; a playbill for the West Street Theatre in Annapolis that mentions tickets can be "had at Mr. Faris's"; and several pages of financial records.
Dates
- 1783-1799
Creator
- Faris, William, 1728-1804 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Howard Sill, June 29 1931.
Processing Information
Collection formerly entitled "William Faris Design Book of Silver." The design book was transferred to the Gallery in January 1991.
Creator
- Faris, William, 1728-1804 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the William Faris ephemera
- Status
- Under Revision
- Date
- 2021-06
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org