Letter of Reference
29 May 1912 (made)
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Rectangular sheet of LCC letterhead on which is written a letter of reference for Arnold Elby on his leaving school.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printed paper with handwritten inscriptions |
| Brief description | Letter of reference; England, 1912 |
| Physical description | Rectangular sheet of LCC letterhead on which is written a letter of reference for Arnold Elby on his leaving school. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL/ Lauriston Road Central School/ Hackney/ 29th May 1912/ Arnold Elby has attended this school/ since August 1910./ he has been regular & punctual in/ attendance & has shewn himself to/ be a most steady & reliable boy./ R. Bertouche/ He is quite a good boy. I agree with Mr. Bertouche./ R.O.Chew B.Com/ Headmaster (Distributor's identification; upper edge of obverse; printing; printing ink (annotated)) |
| Credit line | Given by Alice Elby |
| Object history | The letter belonged to the donor's father-in-law, Arnold Elby (senior) born ca.1900 |
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| Accession number | B.285-1999 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2000 |
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