Untitled
John Constable, RA (East Bergholt 1776 - London 1837)
Category
Ephemera
Date
31 Oct 1797
Materials
Paper
Measurements
Each piece (max) - 310 mm (width); 185 mm (height), Each piece (min) - 84 mm (width); 118 mm (height)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666620
Summary
This is a hand written letter written on both sides of a sheet of cream paper in ink from John Constable, on 31 October 1797. This is addressed to Richard Richardson Esq. of Capenhurst near Chester. It relates to his occupation selling perfumery and haberdashery. Also that he has received the bill safely. There is also a typescript with the following information. 'Constable Jno, and Mrs Emma' typed at the top left-hand side with '31st Oct 1797, Westminster, Chester Cap. Poverty' on the top right-hand side. This is a resume of the letter. Total number of items is 2.
Makers and roles
John Constable, RA (East Bergholt 1776 - London 1837), author