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One hundred and fifty four letters written by Forbes to his future wife Elizabeth Armstrong
Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed 11 Elgin Avenue, London

Stanhope Alexander Forbes, recipient: Elizabeth Forbes

Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed 11 Elgin Avenue, London

30 December 1887

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Created by: Stanhope Alexander Forbes 1857–1947
Recipient: Elizabeth Forbes 1859–1912
Title: Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed 11 Elgin Avenue, London
Date: 30 December 1887
Description: The letter mentions a 'beautiful' painting by Helene Schjerfbeck. He also discusses some of his contemporaries.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Donated to Tate Archive in 1990 by Miss Monica Anthony.
Reference: TGA 9015/2/2/91

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Papers of Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947) TGA 9015 (120)
- Correspondence from Stanhope Forbes TGA 9015/2 (117)
- - One hundred and fifty four letters written by Forbes to his future wife Elizabeth Armstrong TGA 9015/2/2 (117)
  - - Letter from Stanhope Forbes to Elizabeth Armstrong, addressed 11 Elgin Avenue, London TGA 9015/2/2/91