Object details
Accession number
ARC.003859
Primary Creator
William Allerton
(active Boston and Newton, Massachusetts, late 19th century - early 20th century)
Full title
Letter to Isabella Stewart Gardner with Dictated Response from Newton, Massachusetts
Creation Date
27 February 1922
Language
English
Marks
Stationery printed: William Allerton / Preservation and Care of / Valuable Paintings / Newton Lower Falls, Mass.
Inscribed in ink in Morris Carter's hand (verso, top center): Mr. Allerton wishes to make
Inscribed in pencil in Morris Carter's hand (verso upper left): any communication to Mrs. Gardner / must be in writing as her / state of health does not admit / of her having an interview [illeg.] / she arrangement by which / Mr. Allerton took charge of her / pictures has ceased. Mrs. G / does not doubt that Mr. A. took / the best care of her pictures that / his health allowed but that / was not satisfactory & for the / future other arrangements / [illeg.] made
Display Media
Ink on paper
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
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