Greenough, Richard Saltonstal, 31 October 1865
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed from Richard Saltonstall Greenough to "Mrs. Lyell", possibly Katharine Murray Lyell, Boston, 31 October 1865: “I was exceedingly gratified at receiving your kind note, and very glad to get the photograph of your little girl, which is exquisitely lovely. I do not think it is characteristic, or does her justice. There is a wild sweetness in her delicately chiselled lips that require more animation in the expression then one gets in the cold process of photography. Please do not think I do not appreciate the photograph, it is one of the most charming I have ever seen, I merely speak of it as compared with the original [...]”.
Together with a picture of Greenough’s sculpture “Sappho”.
Dates
- Creation: 31 October 1865
Creator
- Greenough, Richard Saltonstall, 1819-1904 (American sculptor) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
8vo 4 pages. With autograph envelope. Together with a picture of Greenough’s sculpture “Sappho”.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 letter (1 envelope)
Physical Description
8vo 4 pages. With autograph envelope. Together with a picture of Greenough’s sculpture “Sappho”.
Creator
- Greenough, Richard Saltonstall, 1819-1904 (American sculptor) (Author, Person)
Subject
- Lyell, Katharine Murray, 1817-1915 (nee Horner) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
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