BIB_ID
285334
Accession number
MA 7362.61
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1889 Dec. 30.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 18 cm + envelope
Notes
For Pietro Petrucci, see Alexander's "Theresa and Petrucci" in her Roadside Songs of Tuscany.
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.
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.
Summary
Sending a rose plant ("Rosa Vellutata") from Pietro Petrucci's garden, as well as new year's wishes.
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