Letter by Stephen Schilizzi and Mike Th. Ralli to Cavafy
DIGITAL OBJECT DESCRIPTION
IDENTITY AREA
17.9 x 22.8 cm
CONTEXT AREA
CONTENT AND STRUCTURE AREA
Handwritten letter by Stephen Schilizzi and M. Ralli [Mike Th. Ralli] to Cavafy on all sides of two bifolios. The content is divided into two distinct sections, with different authors and dates. It is a reply to a letter by the poet. Commentary on people from their friendly circle as well as from the broader social and political circle of Alexandria and Egypt. Description of social events and happenings. Information about their everyday activities (classes, entertainment). Reference to the newspaper The Egyptian Gazette. Cancellations; use of Greek and French words and phrases in the flow of written discourse. The letters are accompanied by an envelope with the sender’s details in French and mail rubber stamps. (Alexandria)
CONDITIONS OF ACCESS AND USE AREA
Mainly English
Paper and envelope with colour imprint of a rubber stamp (“S”) at the top section and thin paper. Black ink. Physical item wear: oxidations; holes in one sheet; cut off part of the envelope.