Information card from the Department of Posts and Telegraphs concerning a commemorative stamp for William Orpen's centenary year
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Description
Includes a brief biography for William Orpen, as well as a biographical note for two other individuals also being recognised with commemorative stamps in 1978. These include Catherine McAuley who founded the Mercy Order of Nuns (stamp designed by Robert Ballagh), and Dr. Edward Jenner who first vaccinated a child against smallpox (stamp designed by Raymond Kyne). Card is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Mrs. K. Orpen Casey, Suffolk, United Kingdom, daughter of William Orpen, and includes two unused commemorative stamps.
Creator
Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Dublin, Ireland
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| Title | Information card from the Department of Posts and Telegraphs concerning a commemorative stamp for William Orpen's centenary year |
|---|---|
| Creator | Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Dublin, Ireland |
| Date | [October 1978] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/4/1/5 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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Irish Art ArchiveWilliam Orpen (1878-1931)The William and Grace Orpen CollectionOrpen Family CorrespondenceLetters to Christine 'Kit' Orpen Casey / Mrs Barrie NicollLetters concerning An Post Commemorative Stamp marking William Orpen's centenary 1978Information card from the Department of Posts and Telegraphs concerning a commemorative stamp for William Orpen's centenary year
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