Isabel G. McAllister, 32 Abingdon Villas, to Spielmann
Concerning the disposal of the bust, a copy of that of
Gluck that Gilbert sent to a Parisian museum. The
Duke of Portland is asking for photographs of Gilbert, Hollyer tells her that the plate of the "one with the hat" has been destroyed.
She thinks she was unwise to buy the bust of Gilbert's 'Mother' for £50,
G. John says she should accept less than 750gs. for it. The Chantrey committee, consisting of
Wheeler, Macmillan and "a bolshevist" resented the Chantrey buying deceased artists works and only offered £200.
She is pleased to see
Sir Herbert Samuel receive high honour. Wishes her father were alive to see the Jews return to Palestine.