Album (book)
Christopher Edward Clive Hussey (1899 - 1970)
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
Unknown
Materials
paper, leather
Measurements
265 x 350 x 35 mm
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Scotney Castle, Kent
NT 790773
Caption
The first of six visiting albums made by Christopher and Betty Hussey during their visit to country houses throughout Great Britain. This album was compiled during 1936 and was a revival of his mothers visiting book. They were a record of his research used in his country life magazine articles. They show a unique snapshot of country life in the 1920’s.
Summary
A visiting album recording visits to country houses during 1936, including watercolours by Christopher Hussey, photographs by Betty Hussey and signatures of their guests.
Provenance
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Mr Christopher Hussey in 1970, subject to the life interest of his widow.
Makers and roles
Christopher Edward Clive Hussey (1899 - 1970), compiler of albums Elizabeth (Betty) Smiley, Mrs Christopher Hussey (1907-2006), compiler of albums