- Created by
- Kurt Schwitters 1887–1948
- Recipient
- Ernst Schwitters 1918–1996
- Title
- English translation of a letter from Kurt Schwitters to his son, Ernst
- Date
- 22 November 1948
- Description
- Letter was originally written from Kurt Schwitters to his son in December 1947, shortly before his death. He discusses his condition in his last days, his upcoming death and what possessions he wanted to leave to his son and to Edith Thomas (Wantee). Details of the translation work are printed at the bottom of the page stating that the original letter was lost.
- Format
- Document - correspondence
- Collection
- Tate Archive
- Acquisition
- Presented by Edith Thomas's son, Geoff Thomas, in 1995.
- Reference
- TGA 9510/3/1/3
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