Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean Hornstein

23 October [1956]

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Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
Peggy Jean Lewis 1918–2010
Date
23 October [1956]
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Created by
Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient
Peggy Jean Lewis 1918–2010
Title
Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean Hornstein
Date
23 October [1956]
Description
The letter concerns Peggy Jean's then husband, Norman Hornstein. Also mentions the unveilings of the sculptures commissioned by the [Jan] Smuts Memorial Committee (Parliament Square, London) and in Liverpool (possibly 'Liverpool Resurgent' 1956). Includes original envelope.
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Purchased for Tate Archive from Peggy Jean Lewis in March 1999.
Reference
TGA 993/1
British War Art Camden Town Group Direct carving Futurism London Group New English Art Club Vorticism

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