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Letter from William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, May 7, 1910

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Title
Letter from William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, May 7, 1910
Creator
Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date
1910-05-07  
Description
One letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, regarding the art critic Frederic George Stephens. Rossetti discusses his career as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and his position at "The Athenaeum." Rossetti mentions that Stephens died in 1907, and he wrote a small notice in "The Athenaeum" for him. Rossetti also mentions John Hunter, a relative of Leigh Hunt. There is a note on the first page written in Helen's hand which was scratched out, which reads "August, 1869.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
18 x 22.5 cm
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Regent's Park (London, England)  
Subject
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
  • Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence
Sub-Series
Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham
Box Number
5
Folder Number
27
Folder Title
Rossetti, William Michael to Helen Allingham, 1909-1911
Container
MSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 27: Rossetti, William Michael to Helen Allingham, 1909-1911
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
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
00003_005_027_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, May 7, 1910
CreatorRossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Date1910-05-07  
DescriptionOne letter from English writer and critic William Michael Rossetti to Helen Allingham, regarding the art critic Frederic George Stephens. Rossetti discusses his career as a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and his position at "The Athenaeum." Rossetti mentions that Stephens died in 1907, and he wrote a small notice in "The Athenaeum" for him. Rossetti also mentions John Hunter, a relative of Leigh Hunt. There is a note on the first page written in Helen's hand which was scratched out, which reads "August, 1869.
Extent1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions18 x 22.5 cm
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectRegent's Park (London, England)  
Subject
  • Allingham, Helen Paterson, 1848-1926  
  • Rossetti, William Michael, 1829-1919  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence
Sub-SeriesSub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham
Box Number5
Folder Number27
Folder TitleRossetti, William Michael to Helen Allingham, 1909-1911
ContainerMSS 00003: Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 3: Correspondence to and from Helen Allingham; Box 5, Folder 27: Rossetti, William Michael to Helen Allingham, 1909-1911
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier00003_005_027_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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