Autograph letter signed by arts and crafts designer Arthur Mackmurdo 1891

MACKMURDO, Arthur Heygate (1851-1942). Autograph letter signed on Mackmurdo & Horne Architects headed paper, arranging a visit and an invitation to a classical concert. 11 May 1891.
 
Autograph letter signed Arthur H Mackurdo, on the printed architectural practice paper of "Messrs Mackmurdo & Horne, Architects", giving addresses at 20 Fitzroy Street, London, and 15 Lord Street, Liverpool. Single sheet folded, written on the first side only, 180 x 115 mm. Old folds, with mounting remnants to the final blank side; very good.
 
Mackmurdo writes to accept the pleasure promised him on 28 May and asks his correspondent to keep the afternoon of 10 June free, as he is arranging for a professor to send her an invitation to "a most classical concert", which he thinks her "good taste will nicely appreciate".
 
Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo founded the Century Guild with Herbert Horne and others in 1882, seeking to reunite architecture with the decorative arts and craftsmanship. His bold, sinuous designs are now recognised as an influence on the Arts and Crafts movement and British art nouveau style that was to come. The partnership headed paper is particularly attractive with Mackmurdo signed letters uncommon to find.