R. A. Hornby, Cazenove Akroyds & Greenwood & Co., 12 Tokenhouse Yard, London, E.C.2, to A. R. Middleton Todd, 71, Campden Street, Kensington, W.8

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

TOD/3/4/15

Title

R. A. Hornby, Cazenove Akroyds & Greenwood & Co., 12 Tokenhouse Yard, London, E.C.2, to A. R. Middleton Todd, 71, Campden Street, Kensington, W.8

Date

07 May 1954

Level

Item

Extent & medium

4 pieces, with envelope.

Content Description

Expressing pleasure that Middleton Todd had agreed to paint Charles Micklem, and providing contact details for the sitter. The letter also encloses copies of letters from Middleton Todd to Hornby, giving details of his requirements in terms of sittings, dated 8 May 1954; to Micklem, stating that he was pleased to be painting his portrait, and making personal arrangements for sittings, dated 22 May 1954; and to Hornby, apologising for a delay in sending Micklem's portrait, and stating that it had been photographed, dated 28 September 1955.