Dame Barbara Hepworth, recipient: Margaret Gardiner

Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner

12 July 1953

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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: 12 July 1953
Medium: Ink on paper
Description: This letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner concerns general news. Hepworth writes how lovely it was to spend time with Gardiner and says 'it was wonderfully refreshing to see you - you always give me increased faith in human beings'. She also thanks Gardiner for the help she gave her about 'the film' and the blouse and necklace she gifted her; 'I'm quite delighted with them'.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented by Sir Alan Bowness, 2020
Reference: TGA 202016/64

Archive context

Letters from Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016 (80)
- Letter sent by Barbara Hepworth to Margaret Gardiner TGA 202016/64