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RMS Lusitania - Archibald correspondence
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RMS Lusitania - Archibald correspondence
RMS Lusitania - archive of correspondence relating to the sinking of the Lusitania. The letters date from 18 May 1915 and relate to a painting by Rubens, The Holy Family, which was bought for £4000 and was being transported on the ship by a Mr Williamson. This letter is froms G Archibald, Paris, asking if Cunard have any knowledge of its whereabouts. Date: 1915
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4000 Archibald Archive Asks Bought Communication Correspondence Cunard Date Estate Knowledge Letters Loss Lusitania Master Paid Painter Rare Relating Rubens Sinking Sunk Typewritten Williamson Liner Relate Whereabouts
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This evocative image captures the poignant aftermath of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania during World War I. The photograph features a page from an archive of correspondence relating to the tragic event, specifically a letter from G Archibald of Paris, dated 1915. The Lusitania, a Cunard liner, was sunk off the coast of Ireland on May 7, 1915, resulting in the loss of over 1,100 lives. Among the passengers was a valuable painting by the Old Master Dutch artist Peter Paul Rubens, titled 'The Holy Family.' The painting, purchased for £4000 by an individual named Williamson, was being transported on the Lusitania as part of his estate. In this letter, Archibald inquires with Cunard if they have any knowledge of the painting's whereabouts following the sinking. The communication, typed in French and dated 1915, is a poignant reminder of the human impact of the war and the loss of irreplaceable treasures. The letter adds an intriguing layer of history to the painting, which is now a rare and valuable artifact from the 1910s and the Great War era.
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