BIB_ID
285438
Accession number
MA 7362.66
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1890 Feb. 10.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (3 p.) ; 10 x 15.6 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. Envelope with postmarks (first marked Firenze), 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. Envelope with postmarks (first marked Firenze), addressed to Mrs. Arthur Severn, Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire, England, Inghilterra; back flap also has "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Concerning Severn's recent bout of influenza. Also discussing the "decided improvement" in the health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, noting that "on the occasion of his birth-day, there have been many more prayers for him than usual."
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