Brief description: Book of Common Prayer owned by Georgina Hogarth (Catherine Dickens's mother), 1862
Label: This book belonged to Georgina Hogarth, Catherine Dickens's mother. The story of Eve’s betrayal in the Garden of Eden encouraged stereotypes of women’s abilities. Although religious education was important to the Hogarth family, her father, George, thought women could cope with a fully rounded education. Catherine and her sisters, Mary and Georgina, were likely educated alongside pupils her father took in to supplement his income. They were also well-read, having access to books sent to George to review.

This is a rebound edition with the three books together. Inside is inscribed 'Georgina Hogarth' with a note by Catherine Dickens of her mother's death.
Collection: Library
Object number: [lib]5181
Object type: book
Title: Book of Common Prayer
New Testament
Proper Lessons
Production organisation: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Production date: 1860s
Inscription content: Catherine Dickens's inscription reads 'My dear mother died 5th August 1863, Catherine Dickens'. Also signed by Georgina Hogarth, 5 Jan. 1863.

Book of Common Prayer