Ref NoAPO/1/12
TitleGordon, Julia (1810–1896)
DescriptionThis file contains research material used to write the article: Oppé, A.P. (1939) Talented amateurs: Julia Gordon and her circle. Country Life, and includes:

-letter from Gerald Agnew, dated 2 Jun 1939, concerning the lettering on a drawing by R.H.A. Bennett
-letter from Eleanor C. Amhurst, dated 7 May 1939, concerning drawings by Gordon in her family collection which were sent to Redfern Gallery. Also includes follow-up letter from H. Amhurst, dated 9 Jun 1939
-letter from William Gibson, National Gallery, dated 23 May 1939, concerning details of Gordon's death
-postcard from Robin Ironside, dated 6 May 1939, concerning miniatures by Gordon
-letter from Sophie Lucas-Scudamore, [date illegible], concerning a request for information about Edward Swinburne (1765-1847)
-two letters from C.B. Stevenson, curator at Laing Art Gallery & Museum, dated between 1-6 Jun 1939, concerning works by Swinburne
-page from the sale of the Gordon papers (archival material) held by Sotheby's on 20 Dec 1939. Also includes a more detail list of the contents of the papers
-research notes on the Gordon family, the Percy family and Swinburne, including notes on works by Gordon at the British Musuem and Tate Gallery
-catalogue for an exhibition of drawings and watercolours by Gordon and Lady (Willoughby) Gordon held at Brook Street Galleries between 21 Jun-12 Jul 1939
-Oppé's 1939 Gordon article
Date6 May-20 Dec 1939
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Image CaptionNote on works by Gordon sold at auction, dated 1 Jul 1939
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