Date:1840 - 1850 (c.)
Description:This writing slope, with its mother of pearl inlay and elaborate decoration, was the property of author George Eliot. George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans) was a local authoress based in the Coventry and Nuneaton district, from 1819-1880. NOTE: This object was stolen from the Museum in late 2012. Please inform the police or the museum if you have any information about this. Thank you
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This jug is made from Staffordshire pottery and is thought to have belonged to Mr. ...
These gloves, made from cream kid leather, belonged to the author George Eliot. George ...
This piano belonged to local author George Eliot, who was given it by her partner ...
This bust in Parian ware depicts George Eliot, and is inscribed E-L-I-O-T at its ...
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This writing slope, with its mother of pearl inlay and elaborate decoration, was the property of author ...
This writing slope, with its mother of pearl inlay decoration to the exterior and embossed velvet interior, ...
Writing slope with George Eliot's blotter.
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Donor ref:U/1/1961/271 (51/11640)
Source: Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery
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