BIB_ID
285462
Accession number
MA 7362.74
Creator
Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917.
Display Date
1890 Apr. 25.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 9.9 x 15.5 cm
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."
The museum referenced is probably the museum founded by the Guild of St. George in Sheffield. Originally located in a cottage in the Walkley district of Sheffield, the collection moved to a house provided by Sheffield corporation at Meersbrook Park in 1890.
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Signed "Your affectionate Sorella Francesca."
The museum referenced is probably the museum founded by the Guild of St. George in Sheffield. Originally located in a cottage in the Walkley district of Sheffield, the collection moved to a house provided by Sheffield corporation at Meersbrook Park in 1890.
Written on stationery with "Francesca" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Discussing a "fall in the woods" recently suffered by Severn; concerning and improving health of Alexander's "Fratello," John Ruskin, noting that the "mental change for the better seems ... to be very great;" discussing Severn's visit to "his Museum," and noting that Alexander is honored by "the very favorable place given to [Alexander's] work" there; expressing pleasure that "Mr. Blow" is with Severn and Ruskin.
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