Sir Jacob Epstein, recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis

Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean Hornstein

06 March [1957]

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Created by: Sir Jacob Epstein 1880–1959
Recipient: Peggy Jean Lewis 1918–2010
Title: Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean Hornstein
Date: 06 March [1957]
Description: The letter concerns Peggy Jean's marital matters with Norman Hornstein, Jackie Epstein's lack of occupation on his return from the army and Jacob Epstein's work on a group for Coventry Cathedral ('St Michael's Victory over the Devil' 1958). Includes original envelope.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Purchased for Tate Archive from Peggy Jean Lewis in March 1999.
Reference: TGA 993/3

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Letters from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean and Norman Hornstein TGA 993 (13)
- Letter from Jacob Epstein to Peggy Jean Hornstein TGA 993/3