Letter from Mrs Fiona Wilson
AuthorWritten by
Fiona Wilson
RecipientSent to
Sheila Mackay
AssociatedAssociated with
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
AssociatedAssociated with
Collins Exhibition Hall
Date18 February 1980
Mediumink and paper
ClassificationsMemorabilia
Dimensions29.5 x 21 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017362.29
About MeThe Curator from Collins Exhibition Hall, University of Strathclyde answered a query from an enquirer named Sheila Mackay with regard to the exhibition of Ian Hamilton Finlay which was held at Collins Exhibition Hall from 14 April to 14 May 1980. This work is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend of the donor. This photographic postcard of a suit made from old sails by Graham Rich for Ian Hamilton Finlay was included within a folder of Finlay memorabilia relating to boats.
http://www.ianhamiltonfinlay.com/1995.html