‘‘English translation of a letter from Kurt Schwitters to his son, Ernst‘, Kurt Schwitters, recipient: Ernst Schwitters, 22 November 1948‘, Kurt Schwitters, recipient: Ernst Schwitters, 22 November 1948 – Tate Archive

Kurt Schwitters, recipient: Ernst Schwitters

Created by: Kurt Schwitters 1887–1948
Recipient: Ernst Schwitters 1918–1996
Title: English translation of a letter from Kurt Schwitters to his son, Ernst
Date: 22 November 1948
Description: Letter was originally written from Kurt Schwitters to his son in December 1947, shortly before his death. He discusses his condition in his last days, his upcoming death and what possessions he wanted to leave to his son and to Edith Thomas (Wantee). Details of the translation work are printed at the bottom of the page stating that the original letter was lost.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: Presented by Edith Thomas's son, Geoff Thomas, in 1995.
Reference: TGA 9510/3/1/3

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