Tony Curtis letter to Joseph Cornell, 1964 Feb. 27

Physical Details: Letter : 1 p. : typescript ; 27 x 19 cm.

Sender: Tony Curtis (1925-2010)

Recipient: Joseph Cornell (1903-1972)

Description: Curtis says that he will send payment for some of Cornell's boxes which he purchased. He includes a photo of Cornell's Medici Princess box in place in his home.
He also mentions the weather in Los Angeles and his sadness at the loss of his friend, the costume designer Orry-Kelly.

Forms part of: Joseph Cornell papers, 1804-1986, bulk 1939-1972

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Tony Curtis letter to Joseph Cornell, 1964 Feb. 27. Joseph Cornell papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 8253

Subjects:

• Art--Collectors and collecting
• Assemblage (Art)

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