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Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 16, 1857

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Title
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 16, 1857
Creator
Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date
1857-03-16  
Description
One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham. Rossetti writes to Allingham as the Honorary Secretary to the Seddon Subscription Fund. Rossetti writes to Allingham in hopes that he will join their cause in raising money to purchase a painting done by the late artist Thomas Seddon, which would be then donated to the Royal Academy. Rossetti also writes that the committee seeks to raise 400 guineas, but would seek to raise more to cover the cost and offer some to Seddon's widow. The members of the fund also will be holding an exhibition of Mr. Seddon's paintings and sketches at the Society of Arts. Rossetti mentions the history of Thomas Seddon, and his paintings of the East and the Holy Land. Seddon traveled with fellow artist William Holman Hunt, to paint the Holy Land in 1854. Rossetti writes that Seddon died of dysentary. Rossetti's letter contains a Memorandum written by Mr. John Ruskin, as well as an accompanying copy of Resolutions by the Seddon Subscription Fund. This accompanying document also includes names of subscribers, and their monetary contribution to the fund.
Extent
2 leaves, 6 pages
Dimensions
  • 30.6 x 38.1 cm. (leaf 1)
  • 30.2 x 19.1 cm. (leaf 2)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 26: Rossetti, William Michael to William Allingham, circa 1855-1858
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
0003_003_026_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham, March 16, 1857
CreatorRossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date1857-03-16  
DescriptionOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to William Allingham. Rossetti writes to Allingham as the Honorary Secretary to the Seddon Subscription Fund. Rossetti writes to Allingham in hopes that he will join their cause in raising money to purchase a painting done by the late artist Thomas Seddon, which would be then donated to the Royal Academy. Rossetti also writes that the committee seeks to raise 400 guineas, but would seek to raise more to cover the cost and offer some to Seddon's widow. The members of the fund also will be holding an exhibition of Mr. Seddon's paintings and sketches at the Society of Arts. Rossetti mentions the history of Thomas Seddon, and his paintings of the East and the Holy Land. Seddon traveled with fellow artist William Holman Hunt, to paint the Holy Land in 1854. Rossetti writes that Seddon died of dysentary. Rossetti's letter contains a Memorandum written by Mr. John Ruskin, as well as an accompanying copy of Resolutions by the Seddon Subscription Fund. This accompanying document also includes names of subscribers, and their monetary contribution to the fund.
Extent2 leaves, 6 pages
Dimensions
  • 30.6 x 38.1 cm. (leaf 1)
  • 30.2 x 19.1 cm. (leaf 2)
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectRossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 26: Rossetti, William Michael to William Allingham, circa 1855-1858
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_003_026_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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