Item 179 - Letter from Robert Bridges to 'The Donors of the Clavichord', with accompanying photograph of Bridges

1 item: black and white photograph engraved on paper, with handwritten note on opposite page.

Since Bridges cannot reply personally to all those who contributed to his 80th birthday present, he sends them a portrait photograph of himself with the clavichord, taken by Lady Ottoline Morrell and engraved by Emery Walker. Praises the 'beauty & excellence & great value' of Dolmetsch's instrument. Appreciates the recognition of his love for 17th century music and respect for his Poet Laureateship.