Reference code
SA/46/6
Title
Miss Gardiner, Upper Brook Street, to Benjamin Ralph
Date
17 Oct [1769]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
2 pieces; letter 1p.
Historical Background
"Inspired probably by the appointment to membership of the
Royal Academy of
Angelica Kauffman and
Mary Moser, the Incorporated Society in 1769 elected a number of women to artists to honorary membership, including
Miss Catharine Read, Miss Benwell, Mrs Grace, Miss Gardiner and Miss Black." [Whitley, p.238.]
Content Description
Expressing thanks for her election as a member of the Society of Artists.