The Garden is Open
SenderSender / Artist
Ian Hamilton Finlay
(Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
RecipientReceived by
Joyce Laing
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date1987
Object NamePostcard
Mediumcard, ink
ClassificationsMemorabilia
DimensionsPaper Size: 9 x 12.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017347.72
About MePostcard indicating that the gardens at Little Sparta are open to members of the National Trust by appointment. Those interested needed to apply in writing to Mr. Sanson care of The Committee of General Security, Little Sparta. The front has a print of a garden fence and a sign with the title "The Garden is Open."This postcard is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing, OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend and sent her an example of each new poem print and multiple as it was made.
