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Letter from Samuel Laurence to William Allingham, May 6, 1875

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Title
Letter from Samuel Laurence to William Allingham, May 6, 1875
Creator
Laurence, Samuel  
Date
1875-05-06  
Publication Place
London (England)
Description
One letter from English portrait painter Samuel Laurence to William Allingham referring to the letter Laurence had written one month prior. Laurence informs Allingham that he sought an introduction with the art dealer Dominic Charles Colnaghi. He also informs Allingham that Colnaghi called on Laurence, while he was not at home, and recounts his housekeeper's interaction with the man viewing the Knox portrait. He has not yet received a reply from Colnaghi regarding the painting. He shares that he saw the bust done of Carlyle by the artist Joseph Edgar Boehm, and finds that it is not an accurate likeness. He finishes his letter by stating he has hung the Knox portrait in his lower rooms, should anyone like to come see it and will continue to try and get it displayed in a more public space.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
17.5 x 22.5 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
London (England)  
Subject
Laurence, Samuel, 1812-1884  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 43: Laurence, Samuel to William Allingham, 1875
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_002_043_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Samuel Laurence to William Allingham, May 6, 1875
CreatorLaurence, Samuel  
Date1875-05-06  
Publication PlaceLondon (England)
DescriptionOne letter from English portrait painter Samuel Laurence to William Allingham referring to the letter Laurence had written one month prior. Laurence informs Allingham that he sought an introduction with the art dealer Dominic Charles Colnaghi. He also informs Allingham that Colnaghi called on Laurence, while he was not at home, and recounts his housekeeper's interaction with the man viewing the Knox portrait. He has not yet received a reply from Colnaghi regarding the painting. He shares that he saw the bust done of Carlyle by the artist Joseph Edgar Boehm, and finds that it is not an accurate likeness. He finishes his letter by stating he has hung the Knox portrait in his lower rooms, should anyone like to come see it and will continue to try and get it displayed in a more public space.
Extent1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions17.5 x 22.5 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectLondon (England)  
SubjectLaurence, Samuel, 1812-1884  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 43: Laurence, Samuel to William Allingham, 1875
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_002_043_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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