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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788; Post publication correspondence

Catalogue reference: EKW/1/116

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EKW/1/116
Title
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788; Post publication correspondence
Date
1958-1972
Description

Includes correspondence with various individuals informing Waterhouse about errors, omissions and new information not included in his Gainsborough catalogues (published 1958 & 1966).

Also includes a letter from Cavendish Morton, dated 7 January 1972, inviting Waterhouse to become Vice President of Gainsborough's House Society (includes a document summarising the aims and achievements of the Society to date)

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Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Language
English
Physical description
1 file (7 letters; 1 published review; 1 research note; 1
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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/17f5c4d7-48f5-4e03-be94-3fc064e2118b/

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EKW/1

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Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788; Post publication correspondence