Washington Irving Manuscript and Sketches [manuscript], n.d.

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Washington Irving Manuscript and Sketches [manuscript], n.d.

The collection contains a manuscript entitled, "Illustrations of Rip Van Winkle" by unidentified author. Illustrations of 6 different scenes from the story, "Rip Van Winkle," 6 pen and ink sketches by Felix Octavius Carr Darley.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7934452

University of Virginia. Library

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Darley, Félix Octavius Carr 1822-1888

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American draftsman and illustrator. From the description of Felix Octavius Carr Darley sketchbooks, [ca. 1840-1860]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64060713 Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Darley distinguished himself as an illustrator. In 1848, he moved to New York and became successful illustrating the works of Irving and Cooper. After his marriage in 1859, he and his wife moved to Claymont, Delaware. From the description of Mrs. Felix Octavius Car...

Irving, Washington, 1783-1859

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Washington Irving (b. April 3, 1783, New York City-d. November 28, 1859, Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York), American author, wrote his first popular work, A History of New York, under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker. He continued to write stories and essays which made him the outstanding figure in American literature of his time and established his reputation abroad. In 1826 Irving went to Spain to work at the American embassy in Madrid, then at the American legation in London, before returni...