John Banting, recipient: John Humphrey Spender

Letter from John Banting to Humphrey Spender

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Created by: John Banting 1902–1971
Recipient: John Humphrey Spender 1910–2005
Title: Letter from John Banting to Humphrey Spender
Date: [c.1937]
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 340 × 207 mm
Description: Letter written in pink ink, with '33' written in scroll-like oranamental writing in the top right corner [probably referring to Banting's house number]. John Banting states, 'horrible things have been happening to me', he asks if he can use Humphrey Spencer's cottage for a weekend with 'Zena' [?Zena Douglas]. He also offers Humphrey Spencer assistance in dressing for his wedding, help to 'tank' him up before hand, and to provide an 'anti-sweat' remedy.
Format: Document - correspondence
Collection: Tate Archive
Acquisition: This collection was presented to the Tate Archive by Humphrey Spender in 1997.
Reference: TGA 9717/1/7

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