Dame Barbara Hepworth, recipient: Margaret Gardiner

Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner

2 July 1950

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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: 2 July 1950
Medium: Ink on paper
Description: This letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner concerns personal news. Hepworth continues writing about equality in relationships and Nicholson's ideas regarding their marriage. Hepworth mentions her struggles and an event that left her feeling humiliated at the 'Biennale and Festival'. She also writes about her friendship with Gardiner and how important it is to her and thanks her for her recent help in the studio. Hepworth also mentions having recently had X-rays taken.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented by Sir Alan Bowness, 2020
Reference: TGA 202016/46

Archive context

Letters from Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016 (80)
- Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016/46