John Penn, The Cedars, Lee, Kent, to [John] Gibson

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Archive context

Showing item 273 of 391 in this group

Reference code

GI/1/270

Title

John Penn, The Cedars, Lee, Kent, to [John] Gibson

Date

15 Dec 1850

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Acknowledging Gibson's receipt for the the £700 Penn had paid for the 'Pandora'. He had had a temporary stand made for the statue, and hoped that Gibson would advise him on the placing of the work. The writer sends good wishes to Harriet Hosmer, and mentions a meeting with [William] Boxall, who "for a wonder...did not complain of anything."