Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen with news of a recent birth
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Description
Handwritten letter in which Orpen relates that 'Mrs. McEvoy has had a son!'. He suggests that Grace write as soon as possible. Letter concludes with a pen sketch of a man wearing a hat and holding what appears to be a baby, or possibly a doll.
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Illustrated letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen with news of a recent birth |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | [1901-1929] |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/7/148 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 1p |
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