Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, with a pen sketch for his children
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Description
Handwritten letter on headed paper, addressed from the Metropolitan School of Art, Dublin, which opens with a pen sketch of a little man jumping from an egg cup. Orpen writes that 'as I was eating my egg for breakfast this morning this little fellow jumped out.' Orpen goes on to discuss financial matters, and relates that a prize-giving ceremony will take place on Wednesday [at the Metropolitan School].
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
Related topics
| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen, with a pen sketch for his children |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/104 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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