Mrs Georgia Sitwell, née Dobbs, with her son Sacheverell 'Reresby' , born 15 April 1927.
Lenare
Category
Photographs
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood and photographic paper
Measurements
365 mm (H)280 mm (W)345 mm (H)260 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246702
Summary
Professional photograph of Georgia and her son.
Full description
Georgia is looking down at her son, Reresby, who is on her lap. Behind is a blurred background of a room, a bookcase and pictures. Signed and inscribed, 'Wishing you a merry Christmas + a very happy new year, with love from Georgia and Reresby Georgia Doble married Sir Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell, 6th Baronet (1897-1988) in 1925. He was an English writer and brother of Dame Edith Sitwell and Sir Osbert Sitwell. They had two sons Reresby (1927- 2009) and Francis (1935 - 2004). The family were regular guests of Margaret Greville at Polesden Lacey and 16 Charles Street. Reresby was Margaret Greville's godson.
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illegible signature on front
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Lenare, photographer