"The Spirit of Britain" Section 01, by Montagu F. Modder

"The Spirit of Britain" Section 01, by Montagu F. Modder
Date
circa 1950

In this unfinished draft, Montagu Frank Modder traces the history of Great Britain from the fifteenth century up through the mid-nineteenth century. Elaborate illustrations, often in full color, accompany the text on every page. 

Location
MC 2002.1
Time Period

Montagu Frank Modder papers

Illustration, undated (Box 1, folder 17)
Collection Inventory
Date Range
c.1930-1958

This collection is comprised mainly of The Spirit of Britain and Pictorial Shakespeare, two examples of illustrated manuscripts by artist Montagu Frank Modder. Also included are miscellaneous drawings of literary and historical figures, as well as printer's engraving blocks.

Time Period
Location
MC 2002.1