Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, containing a pen sketch of the artist 'all in readiness.'
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Description
Handwritten letter, on headed paper addressed as the 'Royal Mail Steamer ''Munster'', City of Dublin Steam Packet Company', in which Orpen writes to Grace 'just to wish you my love.' Letter concludes with a pen sketch of the artist sitting at a table writing, and is captioned as ''all in readiness''. Letter is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Mrs. William Orpen in Margate.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, containing a pen sketch of the artist 'all in readiness.' |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [10 February 1905] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/211 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p & envelope |
Archive view
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