Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen entitled 'Tom and Fred'
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Description
Typescript text written by Orpen, entitled 'Tom and Fred', which outlines the friendship of two soldiers known to Orpen, their good spirit and humour, and their ultimate death on the day of the Armistice. Orpen includes a line in pencil at the end, which reads 'the above were great friends of mine, two of the best, it's poor stuff but my own.'
Creator
Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931
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| Title | Letter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen entitled 'Tom and Fred' |
|---|---|
| Creator | Orpen, Sir William, 1878-1931 |
| Date | 22 November 1918 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/ORP1/5/1/1/7/6/22 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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Irish Art ArchiveWilliam Orpen (1878-1931)The William and Grace Orpen CollectionOrpen Family CorrespondenceLetters to Grace Orpen (née Knewstub)Letters from William Orpen to Grace Orpen (née Knewstub)First World War CorrespondenceLetter from William Orpen to Grace Orpen entitled 'Tom and Fred'
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