BIB_ID
285723
Accession number
MA 7362.171
Creator
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900.
Display Date
1889 May 12.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (1 p.) ; 17.5 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 "Ever your lovingest Fratello."
Written on stationery with "Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire" ebossed in red. Envelope with postmarks (marked Ambleside) addressed to Miss (FRANCESCA) Alexander, 21, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy, and with docket on verso.
Signed "Ever your lovingest Fratello."
Written on stationery with "Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire" ebossed in red. Envelope with postmarks (marked Ambleside) addressed to Miss (FRANCESCA) Alexander, 21, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy, and with docket on verso.
Summary
Discussing Alexander's letters, noting that she "will never write of things too high -- but [does] soemtimes write of things the least bit too low." Also mentioning Ruskin's health, noting that he is "really getting better for this spring -- even the doctor says -- though it is no business of his."
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