Angelica Garnett, recipient: David Garnett

Letter from Angelica Garnett

18 September 1948

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Created by: Angelica Garnett 1918–2012
Recipient: David Garnett 1892–1981
Date: 18 September 1948

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Created by: Angelica Garnett 1918–2012
Recipient: David Garnett 1892–1981
Title: Letter from Angelica Garnett
Date: 18 September 1948
Description: Letter sent from Casa Seguso, Zattere, Venice to Hilton Hall, St Ives, Cambridgeshire. Discusses improved health of Amaryllis Garnett. Describes holiday in Italy and mentions lack of knowledge about the local political climate. Describes humorous incident where Duncan Grant forgot his portfolio on an island and was pursued by boat. Mentions overspending money and discusses hiring more servants. Also mentions Vanessa Bell.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased from Sophie Partridge 2026
Reference: TGA 20262/1/1/5/4/15

Archive context

David Garnett TGA 20262/1 (35)
- David Garnett Correspondence TGA 20262/1/1 (35)
- - David Garnett Correspondence - Other Correspondents TGA 20262/1/1/5 (3)
  - - 1940s and onwards TGA 20262/1/1/5/4 (2)
    - - Letter from Angelica Garnett TGA 20262/1/1/5/4/15