C.R. Cockerell letter to Richard Redgrave, 1855 December 11
Scope and Contents
In a letter that is frequently illegible, Cockerell writes of a mission in Paris [presumably related to the Paris Exhibition] in which he was instrumental in getting "our great national work" "sanction[ed]" by the "French […]" and the "Imperial authority." He writes that he "shall expect [the thanks of the commissioners] & the fullest acknowledgement of [his] services on that mission." Earlier in the letter, Cockerell discusses the "Gross treatment of [his] model, packed by the best men in London a model so interesting to the architecture […] of Greek architecture, original, by […] privation to me and a competition in Grecian research." He also mentions a letter received from a Mr Duncombe.
Dates
- 1855 December 11
Creator
Physical Description
1 sheet (4 pages) : autograph letter, signed ; 18 x 22.5 cm folded to 18 x 11.125 cm
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Addressed from: Hampstead
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