BIB_ID
285231
Accession number
MA 7362.31
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1887 Aug. 18.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 17.7 cm + envelope
Notes
For more on Polissena, see Alexander's Christ's Folk in the Apennine.
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 grateful and affectionate Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt. Envelope with postmarks, addressed to Mrs. Arthur Severn, Herne Hill, No. 28, London, England, Inghilterra; back flap with embossed emblem in gilt: a winged and nimbed lion holding book inscribed "PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS," representing Evangelist Mark.
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 grateful and affectionate Sorella."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt. Envelope with postmarks, addressed to Mrs. Arthur Severn, Herne Hill, No. 28, London, England, Inghilterra; back flap with embossed emblem in gilt: a winged and nimbed lion holding book inscribed "PAX TIBI MARCE EVANGELISTA MEUS," representing Evangelist Mark.
Summary
Relating two lengthy anecdotes or folktales by Polissena: one about a robbery, a second about Santa Lucia entering the gates of Heaven. Briefly expressing thanks for the improving health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin.
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