Signed postcard of thumb-print photographs in shape of word "Harry"
Philco Publishing Co
Category
Photographs
Date
1905 - 1940
Materials
Card
Measurements
89 x 138 mm
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Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1122209
Summary
Postcard of numerous pictures of people forming the word Harry, signed and dated Beach Marine Hotel, Southsea 27 September 1905 by Philco Publishing Co.
Provenance
Photograph believed to have been owned by, or given to, Ellen Terry (1847 - 1928) or her daughter Edith Craigh (1869 - 1947) and came to the National Trust in 1939 when Edith Craig transferred Smallhythe Place (including buildings, land and contents) to the Trust.
Marks and inscriptions
Front, on photograph, bottom: Nick / his mark / Bertiemore / Douglas Robinson / Audrey. / Ellen Terry / Beach Marine / Hotel: / Southsea: / 27 Sep. /5: Front, below photograph, left: ,,Philco" Name Series Back, left edge.: The Philco Publishing Co., Holborn Place, London, W. C. Back, postcard address area: Miss E. Craig / 7 Smith's Square / Westminster / London / SW Back, correspondence area: Smallhythe / Tenterden / Kent
Makers and roles
Philco Publishing Co , engraver and publisher