Guide to the Artist's travel diaries from Philippa Webb
MS 10799
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Created: 2024-08-16
Collection Summary
- Creator
- Webb, Philippa F.
- Title
- Artist's travel diaries of Philippa Webb
- Date Range
- 1994 - 2015
- Collection Number
- MS 10799
- Extent
- 0.6 metres (1 large folio-box)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Special Collections (Manuscripts)
Introduction
Content Description
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This material may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
This collection comprises 24 concertina artist books depicting Philippa Webb's travel around Australia and internationally. Webb's travel diaries include ink and pencil drawings and are in a variation of both colour and black and white. The diaries are housed in unique handmade bags or handcrafted cardboard slipcases, which in most cases depict the destination that is the subject of each diary. Also included is an explanatory note and copies of the artist's business card.
Conditions Governing Access
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10025959).
Conditions Governing Use
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn10025959).
Preferred Citation
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Artist's travel diaries of Philippa Webb, National Library of Australia, MS 10799, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Item Descriptions
Class 1. Consignment received 2024, 1994-2015
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This material may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
This consignment comprises 24 concertina artist books depicting Philippa Webb's travel around Australia and internationally. Webb's travel diaries include ink and pencil drawings and are in a variation of both colour and black and white. The diaries are housed in unique handmade bags or handcrafted cardboard slipcases, which in most cases depict the destination that is the subject of each diary. Also included is an explanatory note and copies of the artist's business card.
Series 1. Concertina travel diaries
Umbria (Italy), October 1994 (File 1) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)
Painting group from Australia. Includes birthday card addressed to Philippa.
Far North Queensland, 1996 (Item 2) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)
First visit to Far North Queensland - rainforest and mangroves.
Northern Territory, June 2003 (Item 7) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This material may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
Crocodiles and Humans. Includes drawing depicting an Oenpelli artist, rock art and weavers, and a Hermannsburg pot decorated by Irene Mbitjana Entata.
Around the World (China, New York, Hawaii, Canada), April-June 2004 (Item 10) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)
Sold book in Washington, D.C.
Northern Australia, 2015 (Item 24) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This material may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.
A huge country. Includes drawings depicting artist Eddie Ryan, the resting place of Elizabeth Durack, cultural objects, a First Nations person in traditional dress and several different Gorges.
Series 2. Informative materials
Explanatory card, c. 2010s (Item 25) - Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)
Explanatory card that reads: 'In the past twenty-five years [my husband] and I have travelled to many countries. Before leaving I always make a small concertina drawing book in which I record my daily impressions of our travels. These little books contain precious memories of our journeys and experiences.'.