BIB_ID
285228
Accession number
MA 7362.30
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1887 Aug. 10.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 15.8 cm
Notes
Alexander's work Christ's Folk in the Apennine includes verbatim the anecdote about beekeeping mentioned in this letter, as well as more information on Polissena.
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Signed "Ever your affectionate Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Signed "Ever your affectionate Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Discussing bees, and relating an anecdote or folktale about about beekeeping, mentioning Polissena, and an anecdote about drinking springs, mentioning an unnamed "Lombard woman." Briefly describing purple colchico flowers, and briefly expressing thanks for the improving health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin.
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