BIB_ID
285119
Accession number
MA 7362.6
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1886 Jan. 13.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 15.8 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.
Summary
Discussing Severn's health, and letters and drawings received from Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin. Also mentioning that Cesare and Letizia Rasponi-Bonanzi will dine with the Alexanders, and that Alexander spent the morning "trying to catch the expression of the sweet little face" of her model "Santa Rosa." Briefly referencing Alexander's charity work and her Roadside Songs of Tuscany. Signed "Your affectionate Cugina, Sorella."
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