Item is a red leather bound address book with the phrase "Where is it?" embossed in gold lettering on its front cover. Tucked inside the book are two calling cards, one from Mr. Robert Inglis the other from Rev. W. R. Gallacher.

Item is a calling card from Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The card reads on recto: "Mr. D. G. Rossetti / 16 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea." Included with this item is an 1863 photograph of Rossetti and his mother, as well as one of her calling cards.

Item is an original broadside poem by Christina Rossetti titled "Roses and Roses." Its first and only printing was in 1884. The poem was included in Rossetti's 1893 collection "Verses." Included with this item is a reproduction with annotations, a reproduction of a handwritten version of the poem held at the University of Kentucky, and an envelope from Norman Colbeck.

File consists of a single a letter from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Sir John Simeon regarding the model Ruth Herbert. Simeon (1815-1870) was a prominent Roman Catholic and a member of parliament for the Isle of Wight (1847-1851, 1865-1870).

File consists of a single letter/receipt from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to his colleague J.F. Pilgeram acknowledging payment of £100 on account for a painting, "The Blue Bower," priced at £210. The painting described in this receipt portrays Fanny Cornforth playing a musical instrument.

FIle consists of a single a letter from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Fanny Cornforth, one of his models and companions. According to notes from Nudelman, the term "Poor old Elephant," as he addresses Cornforth in this letter, and "Old Rhinoceros" (as he sometimes signed letters, though not this one) were pet names the pair had for each other as they gained weight. The letter discusses financial transactions and Rossetti's intention to send her some paintings.

File consists of a single unpublished letter from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to "Mrs. Turner," the wife of William Alfred Turner, a noted art patron and confidant of Rossetti. While these two men exchanged much correspondence, there is only documented instance of a letter passing directly from Rossetti to Mrs. Turner, which was in 1881.

File consists of a single letter from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to Lucy Madox Brown Rossetti (daughter of Ford Madox Brown and wife of William Michael Rossetti), regarding a recent poem he sent her called "The White Ship." Dante asks Lucy to tell her father not to share the poem with anyone else, since parts of it might be considered plagiarism. It was published a year later in his book "Ballads and Sonnets."

File consists of a single letter from Christina Rossetti to Alice Boyd, inviting her to dinner the following Thursday, also asking that she extend the invitation to her and Mr. Courtenay. Rossetti closes the letter by noting: "A twin letter goes with this to Mrs. Scott."

File consists of a single letter from Christina Rossetti to family friend, the wife of Adolf Heimann, who was a professor of German at the University College in London and a colleague of Christina's father, Gabriele Rossetti. In the letter, Rossetti send pleasantries, describes recent travels and the Clifton area, and shares comforting sentiments about loss and changes.

File consists of a single letter from Christina Rossetti to the linguist and translator Charles Bagot Cayley, a lifelong friend whose offer of marriage she turned down. In this letter, Rossetti discusses life matters such as health, finances, an article she is writing, some translations from Cayley, and other matters. Cayley died in December 1883, and, according to Nudelman, this letter is the last known piece of correspondence between them that is still available.

File consists of a letter from Christina Rossetti to Alice Boyd, inviting her to come for a visit to meet some friends. The letter was sent on December 21 (no year specified) with the gathering slated for January 7. Boyd was an artist and longtime companion of William Bell Scott.

File consists of one broadside poem titled "To My Mother" with the subtitle "On The Anniversary Of Her Birth" by Christina Rossetti. Poem was printed by Rossetti's maternal grandfather, Gaetano Polidori. This poem is considered the first verses written by Rossetti.

File consists of copies of the poem "Roses and Roses" by Christina Rossetti, as well as an empty envelope that housed these materials.

File consists of a single poem called "The Bit o' Garden" by Robert Buchanan, which appeared in his 1867 book, Wayside Posies. In this handwritten copy, there are two corrections in the second stanza which appear in the published version. In this poem there are four stanzas and 24 lines.

File consists of two copies of the same poem, "The Painter," by Thomas Gordon Hake. The poem has 9 stanzas and 72 lines. It was published in "New Symbols" (1876) and a volume of poetry collected by Alice Meynell in 1894. One copy of this poem is handwritten while the other is typed. Hake was a longtime friend and collaborator of Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

File consists of a single photograph depicting artist and writer William Bell Scott and his wife, Letitia, seated on opposite sides of a fireplace. This undated image captures the couple later in life, with Letitia's stroking a small white dog at her feet while William reads a newspaper.

File consists of a photograph of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and his mother, Frances Mary Lavinia Rossetti, playing chess; a calling card belonging to Dante; and a calling card belonging to Frances.

File consists of a leather bound box and its contents, which include an address book belonging to Alice Boyd, a pocket diary belonging to Alice Boyd, a notebook containing handwritten copies of poems (creator unknown), the last Will and Testament of Boyd family patriarch William Losh, and an assortment of fragments from letters and calling cards. The box and the personal belongings therein were originally located at Penkill Castle, UK, Alice Boyd (a British Pre-Raphaelite painter) was the 14th Laird of Penkill. She died in 1897.

Item is a photograph of Jane Morris, wife of William Morris and a chief model and inspiration early on for Dante Gabriel Rossetti and other pre-Raphaelite painters. The original silver bromide print is from the original colloid negative posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and photographed by John R. Parsons.

Item is a photograph of the painting “Perseus and the Graie” painted by Edward Burne-Jones. The platinotype photograph was taken by Frederick Hollyer.

Item is a photograph of the painting “Rosa Triplex” painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The platinotype photograph was taken by Frederick Hollyer.

Item is a framed silk embroidered panel with a floral design attributed to May Morris, the daughter of William Morris.

Item is a reproduction of a broadside poem by Christina Rossetti titled "Roses and Roses" held at the British Library and containing some handwritten text attributed to William Michael Rossetti. This reproduction includes annotations in blue ink that read: "The above two lines in pencil in WM Rosetti's autograph read: — Printed for Bazaar, June/84, for Boys' Home at Barnett (Gillam)." Also included with this item is an original copy of the broadside poem, a reproduction of a handwritten version of the poem held at the University of Kentucky, and an envelope from Norman Colbeck.

Item is a calling card belonging to Frances Mary Lavinia Rossetti. "Mrs. Rossetti" is printed in the centre of the card with former address (166 Albany Street, N.W.) printed at the bottom, however, this address has been crossed out and replaced with "56 Euston Square." Included with this item is an 1863 photograph of Rossetti and her son, as well as one of his calling cards.

Item is a small leather bound diary for the year 1858. Included at the front of the diary is an almanac as well as lists including government office, "Law and University Terms," post office regulations, and more.

Item is a red leather bound notebook containing handwritten copies of poem, some attributed to their authors but others not. The notebook's owner/writer is not documented, however, Nudelman suggests the handwriting resembles that of Alice Boyd. There are 170 pages. Tucked into the end paper at the front of the book is what appears to be a note, written on handmade paper in black/brown ink. The text has faded to the point of being completely illegible.

Item is a reproduction of a handwritten version of Christina Rossetti's poem "Roses and Roses" held at the University of Kentucky. Stamped in red ink on the page is the message: "Original in Special Collections University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington, Ky. Not to be reproduced or published without written permission." Included with this item is an original copy of the broadside poem, a reproduction of a the poem held at the British Library, and an envelope from Norman Colbeck.

Item is an empty envelope with "If undelivered please return to:— Norman Colbeck, 42, Ophir Road, Bournemouth" printed in the upper left corner. Handwritten annotation indicate the envelope was used to hold an original copy of the "Roses and Roses" broadside by Christina Rossetti. Included with this item is an original copy of the broadside poem, a reproduction of a the poem held at the British Library, and a reproduction of a handwritten version of the poem held at the University of Kentucky.

Item is the Last Will and Testament of William Losh (1771-1861) as well as a codicil. Losh was a renowed industrialist, patriarch of the Boyd family, and grandfather to Alice Boyd. In these materials, Losh bequeaths his properties to his future generations. The codocil bears a note by Alice stating "Copied from my grandfather's will 2 Oct 1871." Documents are contained in an envelope labeled "Miss Boyd, Penkill Castle". The envelope is marked "From the Kelmscott Press, Upper Mall, Hammersmith."

Item is a bundle of 22 fragments of letters clipped to obtain and preserve the sender's address, as well as a poem and some calling cards.

Item is a leather bound box with a paper-lined interior. This box housed several personal items pertaining to Alice Boyd of Penkill Castle (RBSC-ARC-1815-01-16-01 to 01-16-05).

Item is a photograph of Dante Gabriel Rossetti and his mother, Frances Mary Lavinia Rossetti, playing chess in Dante's garden at 16 Cheyne Walk. The photograph is from an original negative by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, more popularly known by his pen name Lewis Carroll. Handwritten note on verso by William Michael Rossetti (identified through handwriting by Nudelman) reads: "1863, taken by Dodgson in Gabriel's Garden." Included with this item are two calling cards, one belonging to Dante and one to Frances.

Collection consists of materials pertaining to Pre-Raphaelite artists Christina Rosetti, her brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Alice Boyd, and others associated with them, and include poetry broadsides, correspondence, photographs, personal papers (such as a notebook, an address book, and other textual records), and a framed silk embroidered panel. The contents of this collection were purchased from bookseller Edward Nudelman.