Diary containing a list of travelling expenses of Sir Frederic William Burton on an official tour of Italy, autumn of 1883
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Description
A small diary (mostly unused) containing handwritten details of the "traveling expenses of the Director of the National Gallery (Burton) on an official tour in autumn 1883" to Italy, comprising three categories of expenses: travelling, incidental, and allowance. Burton's journey included stops at Paris, Turin, Milan, Bergamo, Vincenza, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Genoa. Expenses include mostly Railway, luggage, porterage, carriage, and omnibus fares as well as fees to see paintings and gondola trips in Venice. Final page of content includes an abstract total of expenses citing "C[harles] L. Eastlake, accounting officer."
Creator
Burton, Sir Frederic William
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| Title | Diary containing a list of travelling expenses of Sir Frederic William Burton on an official tour of Italy, autumn of 1883 |
|---|---|
| Creator | Burton, Sir Frederic William |
| Date | 1883 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/BUR1/2/3/5 |
| Level | Item |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1 book (16pp) |
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