Association Items and Books.
18. Statuette of Christ, after Thorwaldsen.
Lent by Mrs. Herbert Draper.
At one time belonged to G. E., and is associated with her translation of Strauss, Life of Jesus.
19. Ring worn by George Eliot in memory of her mother.
Lent by Miss Evans, Leamington.
Inscribed inside, “In memory of Christiana Evans.”
20. Portrait of Mr. Edward Simms, G. Eliot’s music master.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
25. Defoe’s “History Of the Devil.”
Lent by Canon Evans, Bedworth.
G. E’s. own copy; it is referred to in Mill on the Floss, ch. 3.
25a. A Kempis, De Imitatione Christi.
Presented by Mr. Warwick Draper.
G. Eliot’s own copy, acquired at Coventry, 1849, given to Miss Sara S. Hennell, 1851, and at Mrs. Bray’s death came into the possession of Mr. Warwick Draper. See Mill on the Floss, bk. 4, ch. 3.
CASE 8.
26. Bacon’s “Essays,” 1828.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
Autograph on flyleaf “Mary Ann Evans.”
27. Newspaper cuttings collected by George Eliot.
Lent by Coventry Libraries
With her own contributions to the “Coventry Herald” at the end. The book bears the signature, in pencil, of J. Hennell.
28. “Silas Marner,” First edition, 1861.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
Inscribed: “Caroline Bray from Mr. Lewes June 22 ’61,” in G. Eliot’s handwriting.
29. “The Legend of Jubal and other poems,” First edition, 1874.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
Inscribed: “Caroline Bray May 1874, with the author’s compliments.”
30. “Impressions of Theophrastus Such,” First edition, 1879.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
Inscribed: “Caroline Bray, from the author, Eastbourne, May 29, 1879.”
31. “Essays and leaves from a note-book,” First edition, 1884.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
Inscribed. “Mrs. Charles Bray from C. L. Lewes, Feb., 1884.” C. L. L. was the son of G. H. Lewes.
CASE 9.
32. Pen used in Italy by G. Eliot, and covered there with silk and beads.
Lent by Mr. T. H. Allen, Coventry.
33. Musical Box, reputed to be Uncle Pullet’s.
Lent by Mrs. W. W. Orton.
(Mill on the Floss), see newscutting.
34. Water colour sketch of attic at Griff—Maggie Tulliver’s favourite retreat.
Lent by Mr. W. P. Evans, Leamington.
WALL BOOKCASE 2.
Silhouettes of Characters in “Janet’s Repentance.”
Lent by Miss Robinson, Chilvers Coton.
36. Mrs. J. W. Buchanan (“Janet Dempster.”)
37. James Buchanan (“Lawyer Dempster.”)
38. Mrs. George Buchanan.
39. Mrs. Robinson (“Mrs. Pettifer.”)
40. T. Bull (“Mr. Fred Phipps.”)
41. John Craddock (“Mr. Landor.”)
42. John Towle (“Mr. Lowme.”)
WALL BOOKCASE 1.
50. Portrait of Mrs. Robinson.
Lent by Miss Robinson, Chilvers Coton.
Mrs. R. was the original of Mrs. Pettifer (Janet’s Repentance).
Hennell and Bray Families.
CASE 9.
57. Silhouette miniatures of Mr. and Mrs. James Hennell of Hackney.
Lent by Mrs. Herbert Draper.
Father and mother of Mrs. Bray and Miss Sara Hennell.
58. Miniatures of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hennell.
Lent by Mrs. Herbert Draper.
CASE 10.
58a. Water colour sketch of Mrs. Hennell.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
59. Portrait of Eliza Hennell.
Lent by Mrs. Herbert Draper.
Author of “Tale of the Alps,” also exhibited.
60. Home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hennell, Coventry.
Lent by Mrs. Herbert Draper.
Uncle and Aunt of Mrs. Charles Bray.
61. Wilson, Capt., “History of Prince Lee Boo,” 1812.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
Inscribed: “Eliza Hennell, March 7th, 1815.”
62. Hennell, Eliza. “Tale of the Alps,” a romance [original MS.]
Lent by Coventry Libraries.
This little work was composed by E. H., written in her own handwriting, and bound by her when she was fourteen years of age. Inscribed: “Eliza Hennell, April 10th, 1819
CASE 11.
62a. Three water colour sketches of the Hennells’ Hackney home, by Miss Sara Hennell.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
62b. Water colour sketch of Hackney chapel, attended by the Hennells, by Miss Sara Hennell.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
63. Portrait of Charles Bray, at 50.
Lent by Mrs. Herbert Draper, Kenilworth.
WALL BOOKCASE 1.
64. Mrs. Charles Bray, oil painting by Miss E. Martin.
Lent by Mr. A. E. Fridlander.
CASE 12.
65. Miniature of Mrs. Charles Bray.
Lent by Miss Scampton, Coventry.
Painted by Mrs. Bray’s sister, Sara S. Hennell, c. 1836. Mrs. Bray was G. E’s Coventry friend.
65a. Water colour portrait of Mrs. Bray, by Miss Sara S. Hennell.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
66. Water colour portrait of Charles Bray.
Lent by Mrs. Herbert Draper.
66a. Miniature portrait of Mrs. Charles Bray, by herself, c. 1853.
Lent by Mr. A. E. Fridlander.
CASE 13.
66b. Water colour portrait of Miss Sara S. Hennell, by herself.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
67. Portrait of Mrs. Bray and Miss Sara Hennell, 1897.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
68. Water colour portrait of Miss Sara Hennell.
Lent by Mrs. H. Draper.
CASE 14.
68a. C. C. Hennell’s “Inquiry.”
Lent by Mr. A. E. Fridlander.
Inscribed, “Sara Sophia Hennell, 1st January, 1846.”
68b. Three water colour sketches of “Rosehill,” the Coventry home of the Brays.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
CASE 15.
69. Portrait of Miss Brabant, afterwards Mrs. C. C. Hennell.
Lent by Mrs. H. Draper.
70. Portrait of Miss Julia Smith.
Lent by Mrs. H. Draper.
A valued friend of G. E., and sister of Mme. Bodichon.
71. Three water colour sketches by Miss Sara. S. Hennell.
Lent by Miss Mary Scampton.
Made during a Scottish tour with G. Eliot and Mr. and Mrs. Bray.
CASE 16.
72. Romola, 3 vols., extra illustrated.
Lent by Coventry Libraries.