RP XXV.8.23 (1-7) - Children's Artwork. Kensington//Broadstairs//Shabden//Chelsea - 1888-1948

Selection of children's artwork by Tot [Elena Richmond], Bill [William Rathbone VIII] and Penelope Rathbone. Includes pencil and watercolour sketches of figures, ships, nautical and military scenes and handwritten notes by William Rathbone VIII to various correspondents including Met [mother, Blanch...

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Dimensions:Range: 75mm x 30mm - 196mm
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Summary:Selection of children's artwork by Tot [Elena Richmond], Bill [William Rathbone VIII] and Penelope Rathbone. Includes pencil and watercolour sketches of figures, ships, nautical and military scenes and handwritten notes by William Rathbone VIII to various correspondents including Met [mother, Blanche Rathbone]. Pencil and watercolour sketches of fairies, landscapes and figures etc by Elena Richmond, including letter to 'Met' about her sore throat and pencil sketch of her taking caster oil. Programmes for seasonal plays by Penelope Rathbone, lists various parts played by friends. Also includes: pressed flowers, samples of needlepoint, small sketch book of caricatures by William Rathbone VIII, pieces of music scores and watercolour of a room at Greenbank.
Date:1888-1948
Reference Number:RP XXV.8.23 (1-7)