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Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, May 19, 1881

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Title
Letter from William Morris to William Allingham, May 19, 1881
Creator
Morris, William  
Date
1881-05-19  
Publication Place
Hammersmith (London, England)
Description
One letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham regarding the a bust that would be put in the Abbey. Morris states that he felt no great enthusiasm regarding the statue, and says that he shares Allingham's sentiments. Morris shares that he feels that he is wasting his time not living in the country, but mentions that his garden is a tolerable substitute. He invites Allingham and Mrs. Allingham to dine with him sometime this week, mentions Thursday, and encourages Allingham to name a day if that does not work. Morris also invites Allingham to his property Hampton Court, by water when the tide settles.
Extent
1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions
15.9 x 20.2 cm.
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Hammersmith (London, England)  
Subject
Morris, William, 1834-1896  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 69: Morris, William to William Allingham, 1874-1884
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
Collection Note
  • Purchased from Alan G. Thomas, previously Horace G. Commin, circa 1949-1953
  • shelfmarked previously as Post-1650 MS 84, and xqB M877molℓ
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
0003_002_069_02
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from William Morris to William Allingham, May 19, 1881
CreatorMorris, William  
Date1881-05-19  
Publication PlaceHammersmith (London, England)
DescriptionOne letter from English decorative artist and writer William Morris to William Allingham regarding the a bust that would be put in the Abbey. Morris states that he felt no great enthusiasm regarding the statue, and says that he shares Allingham's sentiments. Morris shares that he feels that he is wasting his time not living in the country, but mentions that his garden is a tolerable substitute. He invites Allingham and Mrs. Allingham to dine with him sometime this week, mentions Thursday, and encourages Allingham to name a day if that does not work. Morris also invites Allingham to his property Hampton Court, by water when the tide settles.
Extent1 leaf, 3 pages
Dimensions15.9 x 20.2 cm.
LanguageEnglish
Geographic SubjectHammersmith (London, England)  
SubjectMorris, William, 1834-1896  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
ContainerBox 2, Folder 69: Morris, William to William Allingham, 1874-1884
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Collection Note
  • Purchased from Alan G. Thomas, previously Horace G. Commin, circa 1949-1953
  • shelfmarked previously as Post-1650 MS 84, and xqB M877molℓ
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_002_069_02
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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