John Prescott Knight letter to Richard Redgrave, 1853 February
Scope and Contents
"That as the abolition of the varnishing days has diminished the rare opportunities hitherto enjoyed for social intercourse between academicians and appreciates it is most desirable for the sake of maintaining the kindly feelings which exist between the members - it is therefore proposed that the academicians club be now thrown open to all members of the Royal Academy with academicians and associates, upon payment of the appointed subscription, and that to meet the enlargement of the club, the club be henceforth called the Royal Academy Club - Proposed by John P. Knight. Seconded by - "
Dates
- 1853 February
Creator
Physical Description
1 sheet (1 pages) : autograph letter, signed ; 32 x 21 cm
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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