There are lots of 'memento mori' or 'vanitas' images hidden in friendship albums. A putti blowing bubbles is another way to remind us of the passing of time. We've squeezed two more into our display https://t.co/jUAU8xHPCc Add MS 18975

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2019-04-15

Our collection shows that has been shamelessly collaring the crowned heads of Europe for their autographs for nearly 200 years - here's Queen Victoria's autograph along with the Victoria Amazonia giant water lily

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2019-04-10

There are some truly beautiful endpapers in our collection of friendship albums. Here are just four from Egerton MS 1403 (1715-19) and Egerton MS 1470 (1745-64). The display is on until 12 May. https://t.co/jUAU8xHPCc

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2019-04-08

‘Alba amicorum’ or friendship albums are filled with mixed-media wonders like this incredible paper cut-out complete with tiny PIG! Visit our display to see more. Egerton MS 1490. https://t.co/jUAU8xHPCc

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2019-03-01

We are so excited to announce that ‘Friendship Before Facebook’ opens tomorrow. The display is FREE and features 'alba amicorum' from the manuscript collections. https://t.co/jUAU8xHPCc

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2019-02-25