Manuscripts

Georgiana Burne-Jones letter to John Ruskin

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Description: In this letter, "Georgie" is consoling John Ruskin after Rose La Touche rejected his marriage proposal. The letter is addressed to "Oldie." it is undated and written from Burne-Jones' home in London.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: Approximately 1872.
Call number: mssHM 79067
Creator: Burne-Jones, Georgiana (1840-1920)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Maggs Bros. Ltd., April 21, 1997.
Dimensions: 18 cm :
Associated people: Ruskin, John, (1819-1900,)
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Sir Edward and Lady Georgiana Burne-Jones letters

Manuscripts

A collection of letters from Edward Burne-Jones and Georgiana Burne-Jones to their friends Henry Holiday and Catherine Holiday; the largest part of the collection are letters written by Georgiana Burne-Jones to Catherine Holiday. Henry Holiday was also an artist, and the two families discuss artistic works and accomplishments; William Morris, a friend and employer to both men, is also discussed in some items. The vast majority of the letters address issues of a more personal kind, focusing on the lives and concerns of the two families. The collection also contains a small amount of ephemera.

mssBurnejon

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Correspondence and drawing: Blandy, Louise - Ruskin, John (-1877 August 28)

Manuscripts

Chiefly letters from John Ruskin to Louise Blandy, including undated items and letters dating from November 24, 1875 August 28, 1877. There are also a few letters from Ruskin to Louise's parents, dating from 1874, and a letter from Edward Burne-Jones to Ruskin (HM 57252), as well as one item by Louise Blandy: a pencil sketch of a man and woman (HM 57251).

HM 57251-57298

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John Ruskin and Louise Blandy Papers

Manuscripts

This collection contains eighty-seven letters, primarily written from English art critic and author John Ruskin to his drawing and painting pupil Louise Blandy, discussing her studies and chronicling their relationship. There is one letter to Ruskin from Edward Burne-Jones and a letter from Joan Severn to Mrs. Blandy. Included also are a sketch by Blandy, two photographs, and Louise Blandy's album where the letters were originally kept. Preserved in the album are three page of pressed leaves, flowers, and mosses.

mssHM 57251-57339

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John Ruskin letters to Mary Buckland

Manuscripts

Ten letters written by Ruskin to Mary Buckland announce his marriage, and discuss his health, his work, and other personal subjects.

mssHM 57241-57250

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Burne-Jones, Georgiana, Lady, 1840-1920. "Answer to a letter from the Women of Rottingdean on my rejection by the voters for the Parish Council:' [printed with autograph note and signature], (2 pieces)

Manuscripts

Also: printed memorial pamphlet for Georgiana Burne-Jones, Feb. 1920.

mssMOR

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HM 32382-32425; ephemera

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Georgiana Burne-Jones letter to John Ruskin

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