On 11 Feb 2016 17:19, "Lydia Saul" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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Dear all,
Just wondered if anyone on the list was in need of a 1950's sofa in really good condition for a temporary exhibition or an example of 20th Century design. We are not able to accept this item, but please do email me if it is something that would be of interest to you. The enquirer needs to move the sofa out of its current location a week on Friday. Please reply to me and I can then put you in contact with the enquirer.

Thanks,

Lydia

Lydia Saul MA AMA
Keeper of Social History

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From: Lesley Hattersley [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 11 February 2016 15:52
To: Lydia Saul
Subject: Vintage sofa

Hi Lydia,

Photo of the sofa below as discussed.

'Auntie' got married in 1953 and moved into her house soon after that date. The house was a new build. I don't know when and where she would have purchased the sofa but I expect it would have been local to Bedford soon after moving in. They didn't have any children. The sofa looks as new. As I explained, it predates all fire labels and so cannot be sold at auction. I can sell it privately as an antique but this has proved unsuccessful. It is way too interesting to dump and it really needs a home. Any ideas you may have would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

Lesley Hattersley.

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