County of Brant Public Library Digital Collections

Birch Bark Letter to Edith from Lizzie Eldridge

Description
Mystery Question
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Creators
Eldridge, Lizzie, Author
Edith
, Recipient
Media Type
Text
Item Type
Documents
Description
This item is a letter written from Lizzie Eldridge to a Mrs. Edith dated June 3rd 1894. The letter is written on thin pieces of birch bark. The words "Wentworth Sta. June 3 1894" and "Dear friend Edith" can be read on the front, while the reverse side is marked "X. This is the one we could not have when painting," and the final page is signed from "Lizzie Eldridge." The title page also has her name on it along with a decorated piece of flowers and a scroll of paper.
Notes
The contents of the letter are illegible.
Date of Original
3 June 1894
Subject(s)
Personal Name(s)
Edith, Lizzie Eldridge
Local identifier
2019SC001.034
Collection
Shirley Caron Collection
Geographic Coverage
  • Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.25011 Longitude: -79.99964
Copyright Statement
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Recommended Citation
Birch Bark Letter to Edith from Lizzie Eldridge. June 3, 1894. Shirley Caron Collection. Item No. 2019SC001.034.
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