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Duncan Grant, recipient: David Garnett

Letter with sketch from Duncan Grant

5 October 1915

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Created by
Duncan Grant 1885–1978
Recipient
David Garnett 1892–1981
Date
5 October 1915
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Created by
Duncan Grant 1885–1978
Recipient
David Garnett 1892–1981
Title
Letter with sketch from Duncan Grant
Date
5 October 1915
Description
Letter sent from Wissett Lodge, Halesworth, Suffolk. Writes about David Garnett's recent visit and aplogises for his behaviour. Grant mentions selling apples and describes a little boy's wonder of receiving a marrow. Describes ongoings on the farm and includes a sketch of a rabbit (or bunny).
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased from Sophie Partridge 2026
Reference
TGA 20262/1/1/1/1/75

Archive context

  • David Garnett TGA 20262/1 (35)
    • David Garnett Correspondence TGA 20262/1/1 (35)
      • David Garnett Correspondence - Letters from Duncan Grant TGA 20262/1/1/1 (30)
        • Letters from Duncan Grant to David Garnett 1910s TGA 20262/1/1/1/1 (21)
          • Letter with sketch from Duncan Grant TGA 20262/1/1/1/1/75
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