Mansfield Park – Jane Austen – 1908 Dent Edition Illustrated by C.E. Brock boxed sewing tool The plaque is structurally sound

The plaque is structurally sound

Mid-length dress or blouse with blouson cuffed-sleeves

and paint loss consistent with age and decades of use

Made of painted plaster

minimalist expression typical of creative kokeshi work

Mansfield Park – Jane Austen – 1908 Dent Edition Illustrated by C.E. Brock boxed sewing tool The plaque is structurally soundMansfield Park Jane Austen 1908 Dent Edition Illustrated by C. E. Brock An original 1908 illustrated edition of Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, published by J. M. Dent & Co., London, with twenty four colour illustrations by C. E. Brock. This edition forms part of Dents celebrated early 20th century illustrated Austen series, known for its elegant Art Nouveau gilt cloth bindings and finely detailed decorative design. The pale green cloth cover features