C. E. and H. M. Brock Collection
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: C. E. and H. M. Brock Collection
Classmark: MS 1987
Creator(s): Brock, C E (1870-1938)(); Brock, H M (1875-1960)()
Date(s): 1890-2000s
Language: English
Size and medium: index cards, posters, postcard, typescript papers; 1 box
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/483297
Description
Comprises index cards compiled by Michael Bourne for the Brock Book Collection, three A4 exhibition panels and typescript papers listing books illustrated by C. E. Brock and H. M. Brock. There are loose leaves from books and book jackets with illustrations by C. E. Brock and H. M. Brock. Includes a poster for 'The Sorcerer' by D'Oyly Carte Opera Company by H. M. Brock.
There is a related book collection of c.300 volumes.
Biography or history
Charles Edmund Brock (1870-1936) was an English artist and book illustrator. He provided illustrations for many Victorian novels including works by Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray. His younger brother, Henry Matthew Brock (1875-1960) also worked in book illustration. He contributed many drawings to Victorian and Edwardian novels including works by Louisa May Alcott and Hans Christian Andersen.
Provenance
The collection previously belonged to Michael Bourne.
Access and usage
Reproduction
Access
This collection is fully accessible and not subject to protection under the Data Protection Act
Some parts of this collection are in copyright. Photocopies or digital images of the material in copyright can be supplied for private study purposes only. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder’s permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.