Description

Description: In this 1972 typed letter signed, O’Keeffe gives an apology and explanation for not using a jacket gifted to her by disgraced Madison Avenue gallery owner Andrew Crispo. She states in part: “Dear Andrew Crispo: …It isn’t the color of the jacket – the color is fine. It’s just that I have to wear my old one.” And she adds in manuscript: “I’ll get to yours in time – it is so good Sincerely Georgia O’Keeffe.”

Typed on an 11″ x 8 1/2″ sheet of paper. Transmittal envelope included which has a Feb. 11, 1972 Abiquiu, New Mexico cancellation and is imprinted on verso: “Georgia O’Keeffe. Abiquiu, New Mexico 87510”. Item #A01777

Condition: Letter has mailing fold lines, otherwise fine condition. Envelope has been roughly opened at right edge and is stained at left edge.