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An original etched and coloured Christmas card depicting The Nativity, inscribed in the plate ‘P.E. 4’ and ‘F.L’, the interior containing a two–page letter written in pen and ink by Caroline F. Urie addressed to Maria (Montessori). Written with great affection and referring to members of both families the letter also reflects on the turmoil of world events ….‘when the whole world seems to be falling apart around us it seems important to keep close in thought and affection to all the friends scattered far and wide’, ‘Much of my energy goes to work for refugees--of which the poor world is full just now’. ‘Janet’s love with mine to Baby, to Valeria & her family if they are near you—to Mario also’. ‘Writing grows increasingly difficult for one because my lame hands are in such constant pain & I have almost stopped letter-writing--but I do want to send you a Christmas message & to let you know that you are often-- & always tenderly-- in my thoughts, whatever happens’.

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