CollectionVictorian Additional Papers
ReferenceVIC/ADD/A/10/85/37
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Mary Severn to Dr. Ernst Becker saying she needs scaffolding from which to copy the 'Raphael' fresco at Kensington Palace.
Date5 November 1858
WriterSevern, Mary; artist
AddresseeBecker, Ernst, Dr.; Librarian to the Prince Consort
DescriptionMiss Severn writes that she will not be able to copy the fresco at Kensington Palace without having scaffolding erected, as it so high up. She asks for instructions that she can pass on to the housekeeper, Mrs Lyons. She comments that the fresco is 'most interesting & very beautiful'. (The work referred to is 'The Virgin and Child' now attributed to Annibale Carraci).
Place Of WritingLondon
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (4 pages)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper; mounted
Access ConditionsAvailable in surrogate form only
Digitisation NotesThese papers are available online within 'Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy'
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