Mercer, John, Junior

  • Mercer, John, Junior
Date:
1847
Reference:
MS.3531
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Description

Report of improvements in Calico-printing made by Mr. J[ohn] Mercer [1791-1866], Oakenshaw. Author's holograph MS. The title as given above is written by Thomas Graham [1805-1869], with a note 'Received Nov. 24, 1847. T. G.' The envelope is also endorsed by him, 'Report on Mr. Mercer's discoveries in Calico-printing'.

Publication/Creation

1847

Physical description

1 volume 14 ll. 4to. 25 1/2 × 20 1/2 cm. Unbound. With original envelope, addressed to 'Professor Graham, Torrington Square'.

Acquisition note

Presented by Mrs. Tweedie, 1929.

Biographical note

The author of this Report was John Mercer's son, and it is signed 'John Mercer Jun.'

Ownership note

For John Mercer and his work, see the Dictionary of National Biography From the Thomas Graham Papers.

Finding aids

Database description transcribed from S.A.J. Moorat, Catalogue of Western Manuscripts on Medicine and Science in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library (London: Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, 1962-1973).

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  • 67221K