BIB_ID
309130
Accession number
MA 4778.15
Creator
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900.
Display Date
1885 June 11.
Credit line
Purchased on the Gordon N. Ray Fund, 1992.
Description
1 item (2 p.) ; 17.5 cm
Notes
Part of a collection of letters from John Ruskin to Katie Goring. Letters in this collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection-level record for more information.
Written on stationery embossed "Herne Hill. / S.E."
Written on stationery embossed "Herne Hill. / S.E."
Provenance
Sale (Christie's, New York, 20 November 1992, lot 116); purchased on the Gordon N. Ray Fund in 1992.
Summary
Expressing his sadness at not being able to visit Katie again at Bedford Park; saying he's quite tired in London and must return to "my hills;" telling her that the silver badge is being designed and that there will be no difficulty in getting enough silver once they get a "pretty design."
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