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Letter (correspondence): MS 16013-2000

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Maker(s)

Writer: Christie's
Writer: Sotheby's
Writer: Burton, Joan Linnell

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Description

Misc letters from Sotheby's and Christie's to Joan Linnell Burton, together with some notes by her. Photocopies of correspondence re Alfed Caswall to John Linnell.

Notes

History note: By descent to Joan Linnell Ivimy Burton and the John Linnell Trust

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2000-05) by Burton, Joan Linnell

Dating

1980 CE - 1987 CE

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Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Techniques used in production

Handwriting
Typewriting
Photocopying

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS 16013-2000
Primary reference Number: 110505

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 6 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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