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Christmas Card

1975 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Christmas and New Year greetings card sent by Hartnell to Mrs. Betty Kenward, Social Editor of Harpers and Queen. 1975.Signed in ink Norman and inscribed with a personal message. Lettered inside with seasonal greetings.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Collage of card, sewn with plastic, imitation diamonds and pearls.
Brief description
Norman Hartnell. Christmas card embellished with beading, sequins, and gemstones.
Physical description
Christmas and New Year greetings card sent by Hartnell to Mrs. Betty Kenward, Social Editor of Harpers and Queen. 1975.Signed in ink Norman and inscribed with a personal message. Lettered inside with seasonal greetings.
Dimensions
  • Folded height: 17.4cm
  • Folded width: 12.4cm
Measurements: Folded to 17 x 12.3 cm
Credit line
Given by Betty Kenward
Object history
One of 8 greetings cards sent by the house of Norman Hartnell to Betty Kenward, the Social Editor of Harpers & Queen.
Collection
Accession number
E.25-1987

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Record createdJuly 27, 2000
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