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Beach leaves in envelope from tree planted by Hans Christian Anderson
Object Number:
INV.10827
Date:
ca. 1885
Medium:
Leaves, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 15.6 cm )
Marks:
Written: in ink on envelope: "Leaves from the beech tree planted by Hans Christian Anderson at "Rolighed"',[sic] the villa near Copenhagen where he died./ Copenhagen Feby 18, 1885 Brice"
Description:
Stem with leaves inside inscribed envelope.
Gallery Label:
According to the inscription on the envelope, these leaves came from a tree planted by Hans Christian Anderson at his villa, "Rolighed," near Copenhagen.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.