William Stokes Hulton (1852 – 1921), Gioconda Mary Hulton (1887-1940) and 'Whisky' The Dog
Richard Freer Austin
Category
Photographs
Date
1889
Materials
Photographic paper attached to card page of album
Measurements
75 x 98 mm
Place of origin
Venice
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 610136.17
Summary
A monochrome photograph of William Stokes Hulton (1852-1921) with his daughter Gioconda Mary Hulton (1887-1940) and the dog 'Whisky', sitting in a gondola. There is a bridge visible in the background. Written in ink underneath the photograph: 'Willy and Gioconda 1889 R. Austin'. Photograph 16 of 102 contained in Volume 1 of Costanza Hulton's personal photograph albums (1886 - 1901). William Stokes Hulton was also the father of Edith Teresa Hulton later Lady Berwick. The photograph was taken by Richard Freer Austin, husband of Harriet Alyne Austin, elder sister of William Stokes Hulton. This photograph was taken in Venice where the Hulton family lived at Calle della Testa 6383, San Zanipolo. The family referred to the house as Casa Hulton; it was previously known as Ca’ Donà dalle Rose.
Provenance
8th Lady Berwick collection; bequeathed to the National Trust by Edith Teresa Hulton, Lady Berwick (1890-1972).
Marks and inscriptions
Writing underneath photograph: 'Willy and Gioconda Venice 1889 R. Austin'
Makers and roles
Richard Freer Austin, photographer