Pocock, Lewis, 1808-1882

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Lewis Pocock was a patron of the arts in London. He assembled a substantial collection of books, manuscripts and art relating to Samuel Johnson, which was dispersed at a Sotheby's sale in 1875.

From the description of Papers, 1836-1875. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213494

Epithet: Secretary, London Art Union

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Lewis Pocock (1808-1882) was a patron of the arts in London. He assembled a substantial collection of books, manuscripts and art relating to Samuel Johnson, which was dispersed at a Sotheby's sale in 1875.

From the guide to the Papers, 1836-1875., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Epithet: FSA

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British art amateur, FSA.

From the description of Letters received, ca. 1845-1852. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 78898973

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creatorOf Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835,. Autograph letter signed from W.H. Ireland to L. Pocock [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Vol. CCCCX (ff. 418). 16-30 Apr. 1846.includes:ff. 1, 254 Bernard Barton, poet: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1845-1848.f. 3 Francis Robert Bonham, Principal Storekeeper of the Ordnance: Correspondence with Sir R. Peel: 1829-1850.ff. 5, 7 Si... British Library
creatorOf Pocock, Lewis, 1808-1882. Papers, 1836-1875. Houghton Library
creatorOf Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835,. Autograph letter signed from W.H. Ireland to Lewis Pocock, Esq. [manuscript], 1832 December 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Vol. II (ff. i + 160). 28 July, 1840 -12) Apr. 1842.Charles Palmer Dimond: Signatures as Chairman of the Art Union: 1838-1841.Edward Edwards: Signatures aa Sec. of the Art Union: 1837, 1838.Henry Thos. Hope, MP: Signatures; as Chairman of the Art Un... British Library
referencedIn Papers, 1836-1875. Houghton Library
referencedIn Vol. I (ff. 125). 14 Feb. 1837-21 July, 1840.includes:ff. 2, 3, etc Henry Thos. Hope, MP: Signatures; as Chairman of the Art Union: 1837-1844. ff. 2, 37 b Edward Edwards: Signatures aa Sec. of the Art Union: 1837, 1838. ff. 4, 6, etc Benjamin Bond... British Library
creatorOf Hunt, William Holman, 1827-1910. Letters, 1852-1894. University of Iowa Libraries
referencedIn William Upcott scrapbook of Johnsoniana, or supplement to Boswell, ca.1750-1836. Houghton Library
creatorOf Papers, 1836-1875. Houghton Library
creatorOf Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835,. Autograph letter signed from W. H. Ireland to L. Pocock, London [manuscript], 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Mary Hyde Eccles papers, 1853-2005, (bulk) 1939-2003. Houghton Library
creatorOf Pocock, Lewis, 1808-1882. Letters received, ca. 1845-1852. Getty Research Institute
creatorOf B. Minutes of the "Virtuosi of St. Luke, a Clubb in London" ( said to be a revival of one founded by Vandyck), 1698-1743 (a list of stewards from 1689 is prefixed). Copy. Printed in the Annual Report of the Art Union of London, 1875. f. 73. Belonged ... British Library
creatorOf Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889,. Autograph letter signed from James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Brighton, to Dr. [Lewis] Pocock [manuscript], 1881 April 3. Folger Shakespeare Library
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associatedWith Alexander Hogg. person
associatedWith Bacon, Frederick, 1803-1887. person
associatedWith Barber, Francis person
associatedWith Bastin, John. person
associatedWith Boswell, James person
associatedWith Brandard, Robert, 1805-1862. person
correspondedWith Cunningham, Peter, 1816-1869 person
associatedWith Eccles, Mary Hyde. person
correspondedWith Emily?, A. person
associatedWith Euphemia Boswell person
associatedWith Gifford, Edward person
correspondedWith Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, person
associatedWith Hester Lynch Piozzi person
associatedWith Hunt, William Holman, 1827-1910. person
correspondedWith Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835, person
associatedWith Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784. person
correspondedWith John Wilson Croker person
correspondedWith Joseph Porter person
associatedWith Joshua Reynolds. person
associatedWith Lambeth Water Works corporateBody
correspondedWith Langton, Jane. person
associatedWith Lewis Pocock. person
associatedWith Linton, W. J. (William James), 1812-1897. person
associatedWith Mr. Carnaby person
correspondedWith Murray, John, 1808-1892 person
correspondedWith Pocock, Lewis, 1808-1882 person
associatedWith Roberts, engraver. person
associatedWith Rolls, Charles, b. 1800. person
associatedWith Samuel Johnson person
associatedWith Samuel Johnson's person
correspondedWith Sloman, Charles, 1784-1866 person
correspondedWith Smedley, Henry person
correspondedWith Stephens, Frederic George, 1828-1907 person
associatedWith Upcott, William, 1779-1845 person
associatedWith William Murray, Earl of Mansfield, 1705-1793 person
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Deer, Aberdeenshire
Great Britain
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Art, British
Engraving
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Birth 1808

Death 1882

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