The Rt Hon. William McEwan (1827-1913)
Mayall & Co. Ltd
Category
Photographs
Date
Unknown
Materials
photographic card
Measurements
164 x 105 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1248340
Summary
A studio portrait of William McEwan presented as a cabinet card. .
Full description
William is looking towards the camera, wearing a white shirt, a dark jacket and waistcoat. His full white beard is covering any shirt or tie he may be wearing. 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
Below image: Mayall & Co. Ld. / 73 Picadilly / London, W. On reverse: Mayall & Co. Ld / 73 Picadilly / London, W. / No. ... / Please quote above number & letter / in all orders or reference to this photograph
Makers and roles
Mayall & Co. Ltd, photographer