A man in uniform
Hay Wrightson Ltd (photographers) London
Category
Photographs
Date
1940 - 1960
Materials
Paper, Card
Measurements
264 x 208 mm
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1522994
Summary
A monochrome gelatine silver print by Hay Wrightson in portrait format depicting a three-quarter length portrait of an older man in the ceremonial uniform of the household cavalry, with his helmet on the table by his side. He is wearing a number of medals and badges. The photograph is mounted on heavy card. Markings: Recto: handwritten in pencil along the bottom edge: Hay Wrightson, London. Verso: "Under Royal Patronage, portrait by Hay Wrightson Ltd, R. Walter Flemming, 100, George St, London, W1, Telephone: Welbeck 8818" Hay Wrightson (1874-1949) was a photographer and owner of the photography firm Hay Wrightson Ltd, the firm continued after the death of Wrightson.
Makers and roles
Hay Wrightson Ltd (photographers) London, photographic studio