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YEATS, LILY
Autograph letter signed by Lily Yeats at, Dundrum, Dublin, dated February 9th, 1916. Two pages quarto.
Written to her aunt Alice, an interesting letter in which she discusses...
YEATS, LILY
Autograph letter signed by Lily Yeats at, Dundrum, Dublin, dated February 9th, 1916. Two pages quarto.
Written to her aunt Alice, an interesting letter in which she discusses the Pollexfen family history, when her mother came to Sligo. She also discusses the Abbey Theatre, Mr. Bodkin and some family friends. In fine condition. Susan Mary "Lily" Yeats (1866-1949) was a sister of William Butler Yeats and Jack Yeats. An embroiderer, she became involved in the Arts and Crafts movement in London, working as assistant to May Morris. Returning to Dublin in 1900, she and her sister Elizabeth joined Evelyn Gleeson in the Dun Emer crafts studio, where she ran the needlework section. In 1908 she founded the embroidery department of Cuala Industries, with which she was involved until its dissolution in 1931. She is known for her embroidered pictures.
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