Mary Dickinson, Viscountess Clifden (1853-1921) in ceremonial robes
Lafayette Ltd
Category
Photographs
Date
1885
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
232 mm (H)246 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 887945
Summary
Studio photograph of Mary Dickinson, later Viscountess Clifden, 1853-1921, seated in high backed carved chair. She wears a lace dress under ceremonial velvet robes embroidered in silver with three necklaces around her neck. She has a coronet with veil and holds a closed fan in her left hand and gloves in her right. Behind is a backdrop of stone balustrade. c.1885 See also LAN.PH.5157, LAN.PH.5314
Provenance
A gift from the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
(in pencil on reverse) 21348
Makers and roles
Lafayette Ltd, photographer