Archibald James Leofric Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Earl of Ava. 1863-1900
Bassano, Alexander
Category
Photographs
Date
Unknown
Materials
Photographic card
Measurements
117 mm (Width); 150 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1247709
Summary
A studio portrait of Lord Archibald.
Full description
Lord Archibald was the eldest son and heir of the first Marquis Dufferin and Ava. He served in South Africa as a WarCorrespondent in the Boer War. He was shot in the temple whilst carrying a message and died five days later. Margaret Greville entertained Archibald's brothers Terence and Frederick the 2nd and 3rd Marquis of Dufferin and Ava at Polesden LaceyStamp in right-hand corner: 'Bassano Copyright'.
Makers and roles
Bassano, Alexander, photographer