Self-Portrait Copies of John Abbot
Collection — Box: 01
Identifier: A2026-10-01
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 6 copies of a self-portrait of entomologist and artist John Abbot (1751—c. 1840).
Dates
- Majority of material found within circa 1773-1835 for when the original portrait dates to, but these copies of the original are undated.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is unrestricted and open to researchers.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are in the public domain.
Extent
.08 Linear Feet (1 folder: 1 black and white copy and 5 colored copies)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Found in storage with alongside Boston Society of Natural History materials, 2026.
Existence and Location of Originals
A typed notation attached to one of the portraits indicates that the original copy is held at the British Museum with his Georgian insect paintings.
- Title
- Self-Portrait Copies of John Abbot
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Brittany Contratto (Senior Archivist)
- Date
- January 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First Edition
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository