The children of Sir Vauncey Harpur Crewe
Hughes and Mullins [photographers] Ryde
Category
Photographs
Date
1890
Materials
wood, glass & paper
Measurements
230 x 150 mm; 440 mm (Height); 330 mm (Width)
Place of origin
Ryde
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 290654
Summary
A photograph of a group of children, taken in a posed setting with a shadow background. Probably Sir.V. Harpur Crewe's children - left to right - Winifred, Airmyne, Richard, Frances, Hilda. Printed gilt inscription below 'Hughes and Mullins/Photographers by Appointment to the Queen/Ryde'. In a moulded frame with desk support behind, decorated with applied gilt gesso decoration of foliate design.
Marks and inscriptions
HUGHES [and] MULLINS RYDE. I. W./PHOTOGRAPHERS BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN (printed under image)
Makers and roles
Hughes and Mullins [photographers] Ryde, photographer