The Rt Hon.William McEwan (1827-1913)
Category
Photographs
Date
Dec 1907
Materials
photographic paper and leather
Measurements
185 mm (H)130 mm (W)360 mm (H)285 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246784
Summary
A studio portrait of William McEwan. He is seated, with his hands in his lap, looking towards the camera. He is wearing a buttoned Jacket and a paler waistcoat Signed and dated, Wm McEwan Xmas, 1907 Scottish Liberal Party Politician, philanthropist and brewer. William married Helen Anderson in 1885, their daughter, Margaret Helen Anderson (1863 - 1942) was a witness to their wedding. Making his daughter, Margaret, his sole heir established her in society, made her marriage to the Hon Ronald Greville (1864 - 1908), acceptable and financed her life-long role in society centred at Polesden Lacey and Charles Street Mayfair.
Marks and inscriptions
Wm McEwan / Xmas 1907. (signed and dated on front)