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Sir William Nicholson, recipient: Ben Nicholson OM

Letter to Ben Nicholson in Pasadena, California from his father William, in response to Ben’s letter dated 27th Feb

21 March [1918]

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Sir William Nicholson 1872–1949
Recipient
Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Date
21 March [1918]
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Created by
Sir William Nicholson 1872–1949
Recipient
Ben Nicholson OM 1894–1982
Title
Letter to Ben Nicholson in Pasadena, California from his father William, in response to Ben’s letter dated 27th Feb
Date
21 March [1918]
Description
Letter discusses Robert Graves and William Nicholson's portrait of Ursula Lutyens. Sent from 'Apple Tree Yard, St James', London'. Envelope is also attached with a label stating 'Opened by censor'.
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased by the Tate Archive from Ben Nicholson's executors in 1987.
Reference
TGA 8717/1/1/1654

Archive context

  • Ben Nicholson papers TGA 8717 (233)
    • Correspondence TGA 8717/1 (79)
      • Family correspondence including Ben Nicholson TGA 8717/1/1 (68)
        • Letter to Ben Nicholson in Pasadena, California from his father William, in response to Ben’s letter dated 27th Feb TGA 8717/1/1/1654
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