Correspondence of Archibald Knox with Denise Wren, 1927. Invitation to Exhibition 'Archibald Knox '1864-1933', Hunterian Art Gallery, 1996.

Date(s): 1927

Creator(s): Knox, Archibald

Scope & Content: Handwritten ink letter from Archibald Knox to Denise Wren dated Easter 1927 discussing the design of a ceramic plaque commemorating Gaut, the Manx Celtic Stone Cutter, and including illustration. The plaque was designed by Knox and executed by Wren 1926/27. Postcard handwritten in pencil with ink illustration and associated notes from Denise Wren, Surrey, post-marked 22 Jun 1927, seeking clarification on design. Invitation (2) from the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery to the Private View of the Exhibition 'Archibald Knox 1864-1933' on Friday 8 Nov 1996 to be opened by Dr. Stephen A. Martin; and notice of Public Lecture by Shirley Bury entitled 'Archibald Knox: Designer - An English Celtic Icon', 11 Nov 1996. See PG 6632/1-2 in File: Paintings and Drawings - A. Knox for color images of ceramic plaque and also Acc Nos 09393 and 06632 and P.6096 for poster.

Language: English

Extent: 5 items

Item name: Correspondence; Photograph

Collection: Manuscript Archive

Level: FONDS

ID number: MS 09695

Record class: Private

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