Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen in which he writes of feeling unwell
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Description
Handwritten letter in French in which Orpen describes feeling unwell with flu, and notes that a doctor has given him a prescription for castor oil. Letter includes a pencil sketch of Orpen in bed, being watched over by three women. Letter is accompanied by an envelope addressed to Mrs William Orpen, Corner House, 13 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW, Angleterre, postmarked from Paris, and dated as [1919]. A pen inscription on the front reads as 'British Delegation 20.12.19.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen in which he writes of feeling unwell |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [c.1919] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/6/29 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | French |
| Extent | 1p & envelope |
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