Dame Barbara Hepworth, recipient: Margaret Gardiner

Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner

[19 February] 1945

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Created by: Dame Barbara Hepworth 1903–1975
Recipient: Margaret Gardiner 1904–2005
Title: Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner
Date: [19 February] 1945
Medium: Graphite on paper
Description: This letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner concerns personal news. Hepworth writes to Gardiner that she is her closest friend and thanks her for all of her support. Hepworth also writes about political issues gives news about herself and the children. Hepworth hopes that she will have more time to focus on her carving and sculptures once the children are at boarding school.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented by Sir Alan Bowness, 2020
Reference: TGA 202016/21

Archive context

Letters from Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016 (80)
- Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016/21