Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen concerning a 'send off.'
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen is referring to a recent departure, whether it is his own or Grace's is uncertain. He writes that 'it was a splendid send-off - I hope you did not think I was cross when you arrived - my nerves were nearly gone.' Letter includes a pen sketch of two men standing by a pier as a boat departs in the distance.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen concerning a 'send off.' |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 10 October 1906 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/9 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p |
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