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Sir William Nicholson, recipient: Ben Nicholson OM

Letter from William Nicholson to Ben Nicholson in USA

[5 December 1917]

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Sir William Nicholson 1872–1949
Recipient
Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Date
[5 December 1917]
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Created by
Sir William Nicholson 1872–1949
Recipient
Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Title
Letter from William Nicholson to Ben Nicholson in USA
Date
[5 December 1917]
Description
Envelope also attached. Letter regarding Ben Nicholson's throat operation, Tony Nicholson and Christmas. Sent from the address 'Apple Tree Yard, St James Square' in London to an address in New York. (Address has been crossed out and updated with an address in Pasadena, California).
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by the Tate Archive from Ben Nicholson's executors in 1987.
Reference
TGA 8717/1/1/1647

Archive context

  • Ben Nicholson papers TGA 8717 (233)
    • Correspondence TGA 8717/1 (79)
      • Family correspondence including Ben Nicholson TGA 8717/1/1 (68)
        • Letter from William Nicholson to Ben Nicholson in USA TGA 8717/1/1/1647
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