Illustrated letter from William Orpen to [Grace Orpen] sending Christmas wishes, and referencing an illness for which he is receiving treatment
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen wishes his family well, as he will not be with them for Christmas. He includes a pencil sketch of himself sitting with his feet soaking in a basin, and with blotches visible all over his head, and legs. The sketch includes a caption reading as 'A Leopard Cannot Change His Spots But Dadooes Can Get Them - He Is A Clever Fellow!!!'
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to [Grace Orpen] sending Christmas wishes, and referencing an illness for which he is receiving treatment |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 21 December 1918 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/6/26 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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