Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen describing his day, referencing the St. George Family, and enclosing money
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Description
Handwritten letter on Metropolitan School of Art headed paper in which Orpen relates news on a number of acquaintances, including the St. George Family, and the Nicholsons. He also sends Grace £5 to 'squander on Mrs Nicholson.' Letter concludes with a pen sketch of two men walking along a Dublin street.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen describing his day, referencing the St. George Family, and enclosing money |
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| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 28 October 1908 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/27 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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