Livy Carlton scrapbook, 1894-1897

Summary

Creator:

Carlton, Livy

Date:

1894-1897

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 scrapbook)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Livy Carlton scrapbook, ms 1277. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

A scrapbook signed on verso of front cover "Livy Carlton 'Cloverhurst'. Lucy Cobb Institute. 1894. Athens, Ga." This scrapbook essentially consists of cutouts of advertisements of the period with autograph verses of scripture relating to the pictures. There are also inserted several newspaper clippings and colorful advertising cards. Twelve leaves are filled with pasted-on items while other materials are inserted interlinearly on the blanks.

Biographical / historical:

Livy Carlton was the daughter of Hon. and Mrs. H. H. Carlton and later became the wife of Major George P. Butler. She died in 1917.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Scrapbooks.
Advertising cards
Advertising -- History
Advertising -- Georgia
Print advertising.
Clippings (information artifacts)

Names:

Lucy Cobb Institute (Athens, Ga.) -- History--Sources

Preferred citation:

Livy Carlton scrapbook, ms 1277. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.