Letter to Joyce Laing, thanking her for sending boxes
AuthorWritten by
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Recipientsent to
Joyce Laing
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date11 June 1996
Mediumtypewriting on paper with photocopied image
ClassificationsMemorabilia
Dimensions29.5 x 20.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
Copyright© Estate of Ian Hamilton Finlay (2009)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017362.14
About MeThis letter is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend of the donor and sent her an example of each new poem print and multiple as it was made and also corresponded with her over many years. This is a letter thanking Joyce for sending fish boxes and boat names.Also mentions forthcoming project at Serpentine Gallery.
North of Scotland & Orkney & Shetland Steam Navigation Company
1940
