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  • Photograph of the exterior, including the blue plaque, of Schwitters’ former home, 39 Westmoreland Road, Barnes, London

Edith “Wanty” Thomas

Photograph of the exterior, including the blue plaque, of Schwitters’ former home, 39 Westmoreland Road, Barnes, London

[1970s]

© The estate of Edith ‘Wantee’ Thomas

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Created by
Edith “Wanty” Thomas 1915–1991
Title
Photograph of the exterior, including the blue plaque, of Schwitters’ former home, 39 Westmoreland Road, Barnes, London
Date
[1970s]
Medium
Colour print
Dimensions
101 × 94 mm
Description
London. Photo: Edith Thomas.
Format
Photograph - print
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented by Edith Thomas's son, Geoff Thomas, in 1995.
Reference
TGA 9510/5/16
Merz

Archive context

  • Material relating to Kurt Schwitters compiled by his English companion, Mrs Edith ‘Wantee’ Thomas mostly after the artist’s death in 1948 TGA 9510 (139)
    • Photographs relating to Kurt Schwitters TGA 9510/5 (17)
      • Photograph of the exterior, including the blue plaque, of Schwitters’ former home, 39 Westmoreland Road, Barnes, London TGA 9510/5/16
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