Mr. J. Forbes-Robertson
John Beagles (1844 - 1907)
Category
Photographs
Date
Unknown
Materials
Photographic card
Measurements
139 x 86 mm
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1337202
Summary
Black and white portrait photograph on a postcard of an actor in costume of leopard skin coat, chain mail and spiked helmet. Printed below 'Mr. J. Forbes-Robertson'; '179 M Matt, G 179 M Glossy, J. Beagles & Co.' and 'Copyright W. & D. Downey, London S.W.'. On reverse, stamped 'W. G. Pearce & Co. Manufacturing Stationers, 23, Cannon St., E.C.', and printed 'J. Beagles & Co., London E.C. - Printed in England'.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Makers and roles
John Beagles (1844 - 1907), engraver and publisher William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne, photographer