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E.M. Ward [Henrietta Mary Ada] Autograph Letters Signed (2) circa 1860's London 2 notes, both measuring about 4.5 x 7 inches were apparently once mounted with one note completely backed and second note partially backed. Content mostly to verso. Corner missing to one note. See photos for condition details. Overall Good Condition. Henrietta Ward (1832-1909) was born into a family of artists and would marry an artist, Edward Matthew Ward (no relation) at the age of 16, in 1848. Some contemporaries would write her name as "Henrietta Mary Ada Ward Ward." The Wards socialized in an artistic and literary world calling C.L. Dodgson (Lewis Carroll), Charles Dickens and George Cruikshank friends. Henrietta gained favor of the Royals as she gave art lessons to several of the royal children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Her works widely exhibited, and she authored two autobiographical memoirs. Her husband was known for his historical works and was commissioned to paint eight canvases for the House of…
Read More Autograph Letter Signed, to Charles Ward, responding to his letter, Jane’s illness, etc by WARD, Henrietta
by WARD, Henrietta
Autograph Letter Signed, to Charles Ward, responding to his letter, Janes illness, etc
by WARD, Henrietta
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20 November 1872. 3 pp. 6 x 4 inches, embossed monogram, traces of mounting. Henrietta Mary Ada Ward (1832-1924), painter. She published two autobiographical memoirs, Mrs. E. M. Wards Reminiscences in 1911 and Memories of Ninety Years, in the year of her death. Edward Matthew Ward and Henrietta Ward had eight children, one of whom was Leslie Ward, the caricaturist and cartoonist known as "Spy.
- Bookseller Julian Browning Rare Books & Manuscripts (GB)
- Book Condition Used
- Place of Publication 20 November 1872