BIB_ID
285855
Accession number
MA 7363.20
Creator
Swett, Lucia Gray.
Display Date
1889 May 24.
Credit line
Bequest of Helen Gill Viljoen, 1974.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 10.1 x 15.5 cm + envelope
Notes
Part of a large collection of letters from Lucia Gray Swett Alexander to Joan Severn. Items in this collection are described in individual records.
Signed "La Tua Mammina."
Written on stationery with "Lucia" elaborately embossed in gilt. Envelope with postmarks (marked Firenze ) addressed to Mrs. Arthur Severn, Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire, Inghilterra; back flap has "Lucia" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Signed "La Tua Mammina."
Written on stationery with "Lucia" elaborately embossed in gilt. Envelope with postmarks (marked Firenze ) addressed to Mrs. Arthur Severn, Brantwood, Coniston, Lancashire, Inghilterra; back flap has "Lucia" elaborately embossed in gilt.
Summary
Alluding to Baxter's (Ruskin's servant) having scarlet fever, and discussing a present made by Swett to Ruskin. Mentioning that Sig. Lanchetta is ill, and that the Alexanders will soon travel to Venice.
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