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Pat and Carl Hartrampf collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Pat and Carl Hartrampf collection | |
| Creator: Hartrampf family | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1700-1799, 1884 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder, 2 artifacts | |
| Collection Number: ms4341 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Edwin J. Meeker was a late 19th century illustrator whose images accompanied stories published in weekly magazines such as Harpers, Frank Lesley's Newspaper, Johnson's, and other publications. He also created watercolor paintings, as well as illustrations for books and postcards.
Maria Sibylla Merian was a German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator. In 1699, she travelled to Dutch Surinam to study tropical insects. Upon her return, she published her drawings and notes in Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium in 1705.
Scope and Content
This collection contains two 18th century framed engravings from Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium and two circa 1884 pen and ink composition sketches by Edwin J. Meeker based on Civil War era photographs taken by George N. Barnard.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Pat and Carl Hartrampf collection, ms4341, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.