Frida Kahlo to Emmy Lou Packard, 1941 Dec. 17. Telegram. 15 x 21 cm. Emmy Lou Packard papers, [ca. 1940-1986]. Archives of American Art.
Kahlo neglected to mail her December 15th letter to Packard early enough to reach her in San Francisco and sent this urgent telegram to Packard. Here, she offers the same painting I with my Nurse to Arensberg at a slightly higher price.
Emmy Lucha: Letter Left this Morning. Afraid Arrive Late Would like Ask You Enormous Favor Tell Arensberg [Walter G. Arensberg] Painting "Birth" Belongs to Kauffmann [Edgar Kauffman] Stop Wish You Could Convince Them to Buy Instead "I with My Nurse" Same Size Same Price 300 Because Need Bucks Very Urgently Before First January Please Make All Efforts as Possible Stop Sending Photo Let Me Know Results Million Thanks Love Frida Kahlo 300 Bucks
Created on ... Oct. 2, 2001