The Cavalier, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Banks, Sidney

Publication Date: 1930

About this Item

From the estate of Williamsburg's late chief archaeologist Ivor Noel Hume. Vintage c.1930 tri-fold brochure for The Cavalier Resort, Virginia Beach, Virginia under the management of Sidney Banks. Ex library copy with standard markings. Very nice charcoal illustrations by unknown artist. Appears signed on the front but unable to make out the name. Printed on 8.5"x11" textured linen folded to approx. 4.1"x8.5". Inserted is a 8.25"x7.5" single folded description of "The Cavalier's Facilities" printed on the same stock. Sans library markings, minor rubbing to edges and a 1" soft crease on lower edge. A near fine copy of an early Virginia tourist advertisement. Ivor Noel Hume (1927-2017) is considered the father of historical archaeology in America. He served as the chief archaeologist of Colonial Williamsburg from 1957-1987. He was the author of more than 20 books and innumerable professional articles. Hume was born in London and studied at Framlingham and St. Lawrence Colleges. He served in the British Army during World War II before pursuing a career in archaeology. He came to American in 1957 after nearly 10 years on the staff at the Guildhall Museum in London. Throughout his long career he established the importance of archaeology in describing the social and economic life of those who left behind the artifacts uncovered. In America, Hume is credited with discovering one of the earliest English colonial settlements at Wolstenholme Town. What we know today about the life of the early British colonies in America is because of Hume's tireless efforts to tell the story of it's inhabitants. Seller Inventory # 104

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Cavalier, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Publication Date: 1930

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)