Reference code
GI/1/347
Title
John Gibson, to the Duchess of Wellington
Date
Oct 1856
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
The item is headed "[c]opy of part of my note to Her Grace the Duchess of Wellington". Gibson informs the duchess hat the cast of her bust was on its way to Rome. He mentions the "quiet and patient sittings" he enjoyed with her, and affirms his devotion to classical ideals of beauty.