Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith
Hay Wrightson Ltd (photographers) London
Category
Photographs
Date
1920 - 1960
Materials
Paper
Measurements
268 x 215 mm
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1522996
Summary
A monochrome gelatine silver print by Hay Wrightson in portrait format depicting a three-quarter length portrait of Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith in the ceremonial uniform of the household cavalry, holding white gloves, with his helmet on the table by his side. He is wearing a number of medals and badges. Markings: Recto: handwritten in pencil along the bottom edge: Hay Wrightson, London. Verso: stamped in ink: "Portrait by Hay Wrightson, 100, George St, London, W1, Telephone: Welbeck 8818" and handwritten in pencil: "Col. Sir Henry Abel Smith" 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