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Stucco decoration in the music room at Villa Novello
c. 1865
Thirteen photographs of stucco decoration in the music room at Villa Novello in Genoa. An inscription in a later hand on the original enclosure notes that the decoration was in place when (Joseph) Alf...
Drawing of the view from the breakfast room at Villa Novello
11 Nov 1892
Drawing of the view from the breakfast room window at Villa Novello by Mary Cowden Clarke, dated 11 November 1892. An inscription below notes that the hawthorn tree depicted was threatened with destru...
Bernard [?] to [unidentified]
14 Apr 1886
Handwritten letter from Bernard [?] to an unidentified recipient, complaining that a room was too hot and subject to noise from Piccadilly.
Photograph of an interior
c. 1870
Undated photograph of an interior with walls covered in pictures and a table piled with books. An inscription in ink on the reverse notes that Mary Cowden Clarke stayed in this room.
Advertisement and Programme for Miss MacIrone's Soirée Musicale
8 Jun 1857
Advertisement and Programme for Miss MacIrone's Soirée Musicale at Willis's Rooms, King Street, St James's, London. Clara Anastasia Novello performed at the soirée, dated 8 June 1857.
Cowden Clarke, Mary Victoria to Novello, (Mary) Sabilla
15 Sep 1874
Handwritten letter from Mary Cowden Clarke to her sister (Mary) Sabilla Novello, describing pleasant weather and their brother (Joseph) Alfred meeting a visitor to Villa Novello at the train station, ...
Davies, Fanny to [Cowden Clarke, Mary Victoria]
c. 1870
Concluding page of a handwritten note from Fanny Davies to Mary Cowden Clarke, expressing that she was looking forward to seeing her and Valeria (likely Cowden Clarke's niece Valeria Gigliucci) and no...
Programmes from first professional appearances
1833
Three programmes from Clara Anastasia Novello's first professional appearances: her first public appearance in London for the Vocal Society at the King's Concert Room, Hanover Square, on 7 January 183...
Gilchrist, Anne to Cowden Clarke, Mary Victoria
6 Apr 1884
Handwritten letter from Anne Gilchrist to Mary Cowden Clarke, thanking her for the selection of sonnets and praising their expressive content and emotional effect. She goes on to describe the location...
Gigliucci, Mario to Novello, (Mary) Sabilla
15 Jul 1901
Handwritten letter from Mario Gigliucci to his aunt (Mary) Sabilla Novello, describing his visit to his aunt Emma Aloysia Novello at the private asylum Otto House. He notes that she was very well care...
Scrapbook with Christmas and New Year cards
1832-1882
A scrapbook belonging to Mary Cowden Clarke. The contents include Christmas and New Year greetings cards covering the period 1832-1882. 278 cards and collaged fragments across 54 pages. Designs includ...