BIB_ID
285116
Accession number
MA 7362.5
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1886 Jan. [4-] 6.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 17.6 cm
Notes
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Probably written over three days, beginning January 4. Alexander completed the letter on January 6, after a "day's silence," which is explained by a "bad cold."
Signed "Your affectionate Cugina, Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Probably written over three days, beginning January 4. Alexander completed the letter on January 6, after a "day's silence," which is explained by a "bad cold."
Signed "Your affectionate Cugina, Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Discussing repairs to the chimney; a letter received from "Giulia's husband" with remarks on a story; Severn's account of a Red Riding Hood exhibit; Severn's children; and recounting a story told to Alexander by a little boy nambed Bebo. Also mentioning her "Mammina," Lucia Gray Swett Alexander, and her "Fratello," John Ruskin.
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