BIB_ID
285333
Accession number
MA 7362.60
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1889 Nov. 29.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 18 cm + envelope
Notes
Part of a large collection of letters primarily from Francesca Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Signed "Your affectionate Sorella Francesca."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt. The stationery is embossed in a style different from Alexander's personalized stationery used in letters dated primarily 1885-1889. Envelope with postmarks, addressed to Mrs. Arthur Severn, Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire, England, Inghilterra; back flap also has "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Signed "Your affectionate Sorella Francesca."
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt. The stationery is embossed in a style different from Alexander's personalized stationery used in letters dated primarily 1885-1889. Envelope with postmarks, addressed to Mrs. Arthur Severn, Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire, England, Inghilterra; back flap also has "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Concerning a brief improvement in the health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, hoping that "the worst is over." Also discussing Alexander's desire to send roots and seeds to Severn, and mentioning Alexander's charitable works.
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