Kurt Schwitters, Crawley and de Reya Solicitors (London, UK)

Schwitters’ last will and testament with related legal document

15 November 1947–17 October 1958

Schwitters’ last will and testament

Kurt Schwitters' will leaving his possessions to Edith Thomas.

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Kurt Schwitters 1887–1948 Crawley and de Reya Solicitors (London, UK)
Date
15 November 1947
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Kurt Schwitters, ‘Schwitters’ last will and testament’ 15 November 1947

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Created by
Kurt Schwitters 1887–1948
Crawley and de Reya Solicitors (London, UK)
Title
Schwitters’ last will and testament with related legal document
Date
15 November 1947–17 October 1958
Description
Kurt Schwitters' will leaving his possessions to Edith Thomas and legal document presenting the will as an exhibit, possibly in the court case between Edith Thomas and Ernst Schwitters.
Format
Document - writings
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by Edith Thomas's son, Geoff Thomas, in 1995.
Reference
TGA 9510/3/1/1
Merz

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