Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Howitt and Hills Prints Collection
1798-1816
SC 009
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections
- Title
- Howitt and Hills Prints Collection
- ID
- SC 009
- Date [inclusive]
- 1798-1816
- Extent
- .25 Linear Feet of Shelf Space, 1 box, 64 items
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- The collection consists of 64 intaglio prints by artists Samuel Howitt and Robert Hills, each including a depiction of animals.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Howitt and Hills prints collection, 1798-1816
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of 64 intaglio prints by artists Samuel Howitt and Robert Hills, each including a depiction of animals. The Howitt prints were published by Edward Orme of London; the Hills prints were published by the artist.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in two series:
Series 1. Samuel Howitt prints, 1809-1811
Series 2: Robert Hills prints, 1798-1816
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2016
https://libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open and available for research use.
Acquisition Information
J. J. Richlin donated these intaglio prints to the Washington State University Libraries in the 1970s and 1980s. Part of the collection was originally cataloged as Cage 415. In 2010 all of the items were gathered together and reprocessed.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman, Manuscripts Librarian.
Related Materials
Related Material
Other Samuel Howitt prints are available in bound volumes in the MASC rare book collection.
Names and Subjects
Personal Name(s)
Creator(s) :
- Howitt, Samuel, 1765?-1822.
- Hills, Robert, 1769-1844.
Subject(s)
- Animals in art.
- Zoological illustration -- Specimens.
- Fine Arts
- Fisheries and Wildlife
Detailed Description of Collection
Series 1. Samuel Howitt prints, 1809-1811 |
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| box | folder | |||
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The Bear and Two Travellers, 1809 |
1 | 1 | ||
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The Camel and Jupiter, 1809 |
1 | 1 | ||
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Stag, 1809 |
1 | 1 | ||
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Old Lion Insulted, 1809 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Wild Boar and Lion, 1809 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Cat, 1809 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Wolf and Crane, 1809 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Dog with a Bell, 1809 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Owls and Swallow, 1811 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Dog and the Wolf, 1810 |
1 | 4 | ||
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The Horse and Wild Boar, 1811 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Council of Horses, 1810 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Wild Boar, Sheep, and Butcher, 1811 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Ass, 1809 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Cock and Jewel, 1810 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Ass, Ape, and Mole, 1811 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Wolf and Porcupine, 1809 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Fox and the Tiger, 1810 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Goat, 1809 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Tiger, 1809 |
1 | 6 | ||
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The Bull and Mastiff, 1810 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Untitled prints (4 items), 1809-1810 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Series 2: Robert Hills prints, 1798-1816 |
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| box | folder | |||
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Robert Hills prints, all untitled (39 items), 1798-1816 |
1 | 8-10 | ||
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