Thomas Vernon, KC, MP (1654-1721)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1720
Materials
Enamel, gold, glass
Measurements
39 mm (Width); 51 mm (Length)30.4 g (Wt)
Order this imageCollection
Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire
NT 413870
Summary
Portrait miniature of Thomas Vernon, KC, MP (1654-1721). Inscribed on the back of the oval case are the words 'Obt. Feb 5th 1720 AEtatis 67'. Thomas Vernon. M.P. (1654 - 1721) was the builder of Hanbury Hall. Painted in oil he is shown wearing a Puritan Marand long penwig, dressed in black. He is depicted full face although slightly turned to the viewers left. Oval and mounted in gold.
Marks and inscriptions
Obt. Feb 5th 1720 AEtatis 67 (inscribed)