Inscriptions and Marks label: front cover, graphite: 33 label: inside front cover, printed: Roberson label (see 1943.1815.17), mostly removed label: inside front cover, printed: FROM THE LIBRARY OF / EDWARD BURNE-JONES / THE GRANGE NORTH / END ROAD FULHAM inscription: inside front cover, printed and inscribed: excerpt from Sotheby's sale catalogue: SIR ED. BURNE-JONES, BT. / 96 A sketch book containing numerous studies of draperies, / figures, etc. / Black chalk / size of leaves 6 1/4 in. by 4 1/2 in. Graphite inscription on excerpt: LK 1- 1- [?]
Sketchbook with tan cloth covers; pencil sleeve; remains of cloth ties. 44 pages; the last quarter of the pages are in uncut drawing block. Pages of heavy cream wove paper, measuring 134 x 94 mm. Drawings are in graphite. Generally the drawings are on both sides of the page. Almost all are signed with the artist's initials. Mostly drapery and head studies, possibly studies for "The Wheel of Fortune" (1875-83).
To be researched potentially contains studies for The Nativity St Philip's Birmingham Star of Bethlehem Romaunt of the Rose draperies Tree of Forgiveness draperies Big Wheel of Fortune
Several Studies of cloths draped around Perseus's armour and hips, supporting his sword for The Rock of Doom and The Doom fulfilled.