Sarah Ellen Harkness, Mrs Henry Benthall (d.1913) and her son Albert Benthall (b.1849)
Category
Photographs
Date
1880
Materials
Glass, metal and wood
Measurements
210 x 185 mm
Collection
Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509858
Summary
Daguerretype, half length portrait of Sarah Ellen Harkness, Mrs Henry Benthall (d.1913) and her son Albert Benthall (b.1849). Sarah Ellen Benthall, seated, turned slightly to the right, holding her son Albert on her knee. Glazed, elaborate gilt inner frame, lacquered outer frame. Inscribed - Either to Stephen or John Benthall or Mrs Molly Benthall of Benthall Hall. Sarah Ellen Benthall and her son Albert Wife of Henry Benthall (hand written label pasted to reverse). 1880 (circa).
Provenance
Benthall collection.
Marks and inscriptions
Either to Stephen or John Benthall or Mrs Molly Benthall of Benthall Hall.Sarah Ellen Benthall and her son Albert Wife of Henry Benthall (hand written label pasted to reverse)