Mary Dickinson, Viscountess Clifden (1853-1921) in ceremonial robes
Lafayette Ltd
Category
Photographs
Date
1885
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
196 mm (H)144 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 887946
Summary
Studio photograph of Mary Dickinson, later Viscountess Clifden, 1853-1921, standing on the second of four carpeted steps. 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 right hand. Behind is a backdrop of stone balustrade. c.1885 On cream mount
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) 53035a
Makers and roles
Lafayette Ltd, photographer