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Letter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, September 12, 1854
Creator
Munro, Alexander
Date
1854-09-12
Publication Place
Oxford (England)
Description
One letter from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham apologizing for not responding to Allingham's letter sooner, and writing regarding a bust. Munro explains that several passes need yet be done on the bust. Munro mentions shared acquaintances the Rossettis, Arthur Hughes, and John Ruskin. Munro updates Allingham on their current work, and mentions to him that cholera is in Oxford as bas as everywhere else, sans Ireland and the Highlands.
Extent
2 leaves, 7 pages
Dimensions
17.7 x 22.4 cm. (leaf 1)
15.4 x 19.6 cm. (leaf 2)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Oxford (England)
Subject
Munro, Alexander, 1825-1871
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 71: Munro, Alexander to William Allingham, 1854-1857
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
Letter from Alexander Munro to William Allingham, September 12, 1854
Creator
Munro, Alexander
Date
1854-09-12
Publication Place
Oxford (England)
Description
One letter from British sculptor Alexander Munro to William Allingham apologizing for not responding to Allingham's letter sooner, and writing regarding a bust. Munro explains that several passes need yet be done on the bust. Munro mentions shared acquaintances the Rossettis, Arthur Hughes, and John Ruskin. Munro updates Allingham on their current work, and mentions to him that cholera is in Oxford as bas as everywhere else, sans Ireland and the Highlands.
Extent
2 leaves, 7 pages
Dimensions
17.7 x 22.4 cm. (leaf 1)
15.4 x 19.6 cm. (leaf 2)
Language
English
Geographic Subject
Oxford (England)
Subject
Munro, Alexander, 1825-1871
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham
Container
Box 2, Folder 71: Munro, Alexander to William Allingham, 1854-1857
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