Reference2664/3/4B/29
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TitleDocuments relating to the exhibition by the National Gallery of Art in Washington called "Treasure houses of Britain". Anthony Burnett-Brown loaned a chair to the exhibition.
Description1. 1 Nov 1985 Article in Washington Times "A history of British taste" by Jane Addams Allen.
2. 6 Nov 1985 Article in The Christian Science Monitor "Castles and palaces of Britain yield their dazzling bounty".
3. 2 Sep 1985 Letter from Anne Chandos-Pole to Anthony Burnett-Brown enclosing a photograph and label for the chair.
4. Copy invitations to various functions in Washington for Anthony Burnett-Brown and Petronella Burnett-Brown including the White House, a preview of the exhibition and a symposium, and acceptance cards.
5. Undated memorandum from J Carter Brown of the National Gallery of Art to the lenders for the exhibition concerning the programme for the exhibition, preview and gala dinner.
6. Undated letter from W Vernon Edenfield to the lenders for the exhibition with an itinerary for the tour of Virginia offered.
7. Undated internal memo of Clerical Medical with some rough notes.
8. Undated memorandum from J Carter Brown to the committee of honour and lenders about work to be carried out to the East Building for the exhibition.
9. Blank acceptance form for Mr and Mrs Burnett-Brown for attendance to the exhibition and related events.
10. Notes of contact details for various institutions in Washington.
11. 18 Oct 1985 Schedule of events for the committee of honour and lenders for the exhibition.
12. 27 Nov 1985 Letter from J Carter Brown to Anthony Burnett-Brown to express sadness at his not being there for the opening of the exhibition.
13. 12 Dec 1985 Letter from J Carter Brown to Anthony Burnett-Brown with an update on the popularity of the exhibition and a suggestion that the closing of the show is postponed.
14. 3 Nov 1985 Article in the New York Times "England's Glory: the country house" by John Russell.
15. 21 Oct 1985 Telegram from J Carter Brown inviting Anthony Burnett-Brown to dinner after the reception at the gallery.
16. 12 Feb 1986 Memorandum from J Carter Brown to the lenders for the exhibition confirming that money has been found to extend the exhibition.
17. 18 Nov 1985 Letter from Shelley Sturman to Anthony Burnett-Brown confirming that some restoration work could be carried out to the chair lent for the exhibition.
18. 25 Apr 1986 Letter from J Carter Brown and Julian Andrews to Anthony Burnett-Brown thanking him for participating in the exhibition.
19. 3 Apr 1986 Letter from Gervais Jackson-Stops to Anthony Burnett-Brown about the exhibition's popularity, the British Council's concerns about communication with the National Gallery and other matters.
Date1985
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