The Digital Edition of the Heinrich Simon Papers : Excerpt(s) from Heinrich Simon's travel diary (Sept 1825)

Excerpt(s) from Heinrich Simon's travel diary (Sept 1825) (SIM/2/124:21v-28v)

In his travel diary Heinrich Simon describes his first full day in Dresden after his return from the walking tour. He provides detailed descriptions of the exhibits in the art gallery and armoury. He also mentions visiting the Green Vault, which he finds less impressive. In the evening, he visits the theatre with his friends.

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Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
Classmark: SIM/2/124:21v-28v
Title: Excerpt(s) from Heinrich Simon's travel diary (Sept 1825)
Alternative Title(s): Heinrich Simon’s private travel diary from his journey to Saxony (Sept 1825)
Language(s): German
Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Diaries--Authorship; Adulthood; Friendship; Holidays; Travel; Hiking; Theatres--Germany; Music--Performance; Art; Sculpture; Art--Exhibitions; Painting; Artists; Museums; Relics; Kings and rulers
Author(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
Origin Place: Germany, Dresden
Date of Creation: 16 September 1825
Material(s): Paper
Extent: 7 sheets (out of 60); comprising digital pages 21 verso to 26 recto, and 28 recto - 28 verso.
Foliation:
The diary includes original foliation/pagination sequence: 1-104 (many unnumbered, and frequently interrupted), at the top right recto or top left verso.
Medium: Ink
Technique(s): Handwriting; Drawing (image-making)
Script:
Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Heinrich Simon.
Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau

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Information about this document

Physical Location: The John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Collection: Papers of Heinrich Simon
Classmark: SIM/2/124:21v-28v
Title: Excerpt(s) from Heinrich Simon's travel diary (Sept 1825)
Alternative Title(s): Heinrich Simon’s private travel diary from his journey to Saxony (Sept 1825)
Language(s): German
Subject(s): Prussia (Germany)--History--1815-1870; Poland--History--19th century; Germany--History; Diaries--Authorship; Adulthood; Friendship; Holidays; Travel; Hiking; Theatres--Germany; Music--Performance; Art; Sculpture; Art--Exhibitions; Painting; Artists; Museums; Relics; Kings and rulers
Author(s): Simon, Heinrich, 1805-1860
Origin Place: Germany, Dresden
Date of Creation: 16 September 1825
Material(s): Paper
Extent: 7 sheets (out of 60); comprising digital pages 21 verso to 26 recto, and 28 recto - 28 verso.
Foliation:
The diary includes original foliation/pagination sequence: 1-104 (many unnumbered, and frequently interrupted), at the top right recto or top left verso.
Medium: Ink
Technique(s): Handwriting; Drawing (image-making)
Script:
Written in Kurrent (Kurrentschrift) in the hand of Heinrich Simon.
Data Source(s):
This item forms part of SIM/2: The Student: Berlin. Breslau