Miss Palmer (artwork)

Date:
1977
Reference:
PP/RSI/B/1/1/4/4
Part of:
Rita Simon Collection
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

An artwork by Physical Illness Patient 8 - "Henri" which shows a woman with elaborately detailed clothing. Rita Simon said: "Miss Palmer was her school teacher, must have beeinin the 1880s! A dramatic improvement."

The quote above was taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff, 1995-1997.

The title has been taken from lettering on the recto of the artwork.

Rita Simon did not classify the artwork. She marked it as number 4 in the sequence on the verso.

Publication/Creation

1977

Physical description

1 artwork Felt pen on paper, 42 x 30 cm

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

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