BIB_ID
299633
Accession number
MA 2009.2
Creator
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943.
Display Date
1895 Feb. 4.
Credit line
Gift of Colonel David McC. McKell, 1959.
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 18 cm
Notes
High reserve.
Part of a collection of 12 letters from Beatrix Potter to Noel and Marjorie Moore. Letters have been described individually in 12 records (MA 2009.1-12); see collection-level record for more information.
Written on stationery embossed "2, Bolton Gardens, / S.W."
Part of a collection of 12 letters from Beatrix Potter to Noel and Marjorie Moore. Letters have been described individually in 12 records (MA 2009.1-12); see collection-level record for more information.
Written on stationery embossed "2, Bolton Gardens, / S.W."
Provenance
Gift of Colonel David McC. McKell in 1959.
Summary
Acknowledging that "it is a long time since I have been to see you," but noting that it is too cold to drive with her pony. Looking forward to warmer weather and asking whether Noel has been making snowmen and feeding sparrows. Mentioning that Peter (her rabbit) is very lazy, and describing her attempts to cut his claws. Inquiring after Noel's cat, wondering if he has learned to catch mice. Illustrating the letter with sketches, including one of children building a snowman, one of a rabbits throwing snowballs, and numerous sketches of Peter. Also with sketches of her pony cart, sparrows, Noel's cat and some dolls.
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