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MS Autograph letter from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: GBR/280/STR/MS66-1947

Object information

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Titles

MS Autograph letter from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Maker(s)

Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

Notes

History note: Edward Strutt, 1st Baron Belper (1801 - 1880); by descent to his daughter, Mary Emily (Strutt) Handford, previously Gale (1853 - 1933), wife of Henry Mark G. (Coore) Gale (1842 - 1890), married 1872; by descent to Miss M. Gale, from whom acquired

Measurements and weight

2 sheets

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Dating

Production date: AD 1829-10-19 : 19 October 1829

Identification numbers

Accession number: GBR/280/STR/MS66-1947
Primary reference Number: 110010747
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 September 2025 Updated: Tuesday 9 September 2025 Last processed: Thursday 11 September 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum

Citation for print

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