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Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean

14 October [1955]

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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
Peggy Jean Lewis 1918–2010
Date
14 October [1955]
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Created by
Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
Peggy Jean Lewis 1918–2010
Title
Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean
Date
14 October [1955]
Description
The letter concerns advice and support for Peggy Jean during differences with her husband. Includes original envelope.
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased for the Tate Archive from Peggy Jean Lewis in two batches, sixty letters in 1987 and the photographs and three letters in 1989.
Reference
TGA 8716/46
Futurism London Group Vorticism Direct Carving New English Art Club Camden Town Group British War Art

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  • Correspondence between Jacob Epstein and his family with photographs of the artist, his family, his studio and his works TGA 8716 (134)
    • Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean TGA 8716/46
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