DUNINGTON, Lorrie Alfreda, c. 1900-1910
Scope and Contents
Single undated letter from Lorrie Alfreda Dunington to Ida Darwin. The letter expresses regret that she was unable to see Ida during a recent brief visit to Cambridge and that a female gardener employed by Ida - 'Miss Foster' - had proven to be unsatisfactory. Lorrie expresses her views on women gardeners and recounts some of her experience as head gardener on a large estate in charge of men.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1900-1910
Creator
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Extent
1 item(s) (1 letter)
Language of Materials
English
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