The material comprises:
- (a) numbers 1-174, miscellaneous letters (January 1889-May 1912) to Marion Harry Spielmann from the painter (Sir) Hubert (von) Herkomer (1849-1914). Number 99 (dated 19 May 1898) is a typescript copy of a letter from Walter Sickert to Herkomer sent by the latter to Spielmann. Number 100 (dated 14 November 1898) is a typescript copy of a letter from Monsieur Grandhomme to Herkomer;
- (b) numbers 175-176, a letter (dated 24 February 1912) and a telegram (dated 26 February 1912) to Spielmann from Siegfried Herkomer relating to the latter's health .