Historical information

The Collins history of publishing dictionaries began in 1824 in Glasgow by William Collins who had a background as a teacher and an interest in material related to the Temperence Movement. The company continues to publish dictionaries to this day, including digital versions and foreign language editions. Today the company is known as Harper Collins.
The dictionary was used by several members of the Badham family which reflects the continued usage of such items and not just replacing something that may be older.

Physical description

Collins Dictionary with cardboard red covers and 288 pages. Names of former owners on front cover and inside front cover. Inside the back are names of various members of the Badham family - Edith, Ida and Jim. This dictionary has had several owners in the one family.

Inscriptions & markings

a 'Collins' Clear Type Illustrated Pronouncing Dictionary. 300 Illustrations'.
Name of former owner printed in top right-hand corner 'Ida Badham'.
b Inside the front cover names of owners of the dictionary 'E. Badham', Ida Badham'.