Dame Barbara Hepworth, recipient: Margaret Gardiner

Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner

[26–27 April 1949]

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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: [26–27 April 1949]
Medium: Graphite and ink on paper
Description: This letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner concerns general news. Hepworth writes about how much she worries for Gardiner who is going through a difficult time at home and wishes she could help. She also gives news of her family and mentions how demanding it can be to her to look after the children when they are unwell.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented by Sir Alan Bowness, 2020
Reference: TGA 202016/35

Archive context

Letters from Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016 (80)
- Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016/35