Over the years The Mitchell has collected many exceptional items, either by donation or purchase.
The oldest treasures in The Mitchell are medieval manuscripts, including some Books of Hours.
Other notable items:
Treasure of the Month
Botanical Books
A small display featuring material from The Mitchell's collections. Items include a 1633 edition of Gerard's 'Herball...' and a selection of renowned 19th century illustrated botanical books such as 'The Orchid Album' and Curtis's 'Botanical Magazine'.
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The Mitchell