BIB_ID
196495
Accession number
MA 14453
Creator
Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, sender.
Display Date
London, England, 1904? April 27
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 item (3 pages) ; 17.6 x 11.3 cm
Notes
Addressed to "Mrs. Benson"; possibly Venetia Benson, wife of William Arthur Smith Benson, resident of Castle Corner in Manorbier during this time period.
Written on black-edged mourning stationery with printed letterhead: 3, The Studio, / Edwardes Square, / Kensington. W..
Written in pencil on back page: Portrait of Mrs. Benson / painted at Castle Corner / Manorbier, / Pembs.
Written on black-edged mourning stationery with printed letterhead: 3, The Studio, / Edwardes Square, / Kensington. W..
Written in pencil on back page: Portrait of Mrs. Benson / painted at Castle Corner / Manorbier, / Pembs.
Provenance
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Summary
Sending her "pretty spotted dress", discussing his portrait of Mrs. Benson which has been hung in the New Gallery, and noting that he is working on the last twenty drawings for a book.
Catalog link
Department