BIB_ID
285326
Accession number
MA 7362.55
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1889 Aug. 11.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (3 p.) ; 15.6 x 9.7 cm
Notes
Alexander's work Christ's Folk in the Apennine includes verbatim the tale 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
Mentioning the improving health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, and that Polissena is visiting Alexander. Relating Polissena's anecdote or folktale about a necklace given to the Madonna of Montenero.
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