Portrait of Robert Evans

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Date:1842 - 1860 (c.)

Description:Robert Evans, Mary Ann's father, taken from the miniature by Carlisle painted in 1842.

Note: George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton district, from 1819-1880.


The original is in the collections of Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery. Please observe their copyright.


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1810s
Letter fragment
Letter fragment

An invitation to an unknown person to visit. Transcript: So come to us when ...

1840s
Letter to Mary Sibree p.1
Letter to Mary Sibree p.1

A letter to Mary asking her to postpone her visit owing to other guests visiting. Transcript: My ...

1860s
Letter to Mrs John Cash, p.1 and 4
Letter to Mrs John Cash, p.1 and 4

Eliot thanks Mary for a copy of her book entitled "The Credentials of Conscience" ...

1900s
Engraved portrait of George Eliot
Engraved portrait of George Eliot

Frontispiece with engraved portrait of George Eliot by Edmund J. Sullivan [19]01. ...

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Donor ref:Nun. Lib. 1407 / Nun.Mus.GM920 EA2 Acc.No11189 (49/11376)

Source: Nuneaton Library, Libraries, Heritage & Trading Standards, Warwickshire County Council

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