Mary Dickinson, Viscountess Clifden (1853-1921) in ceremonial robes
Esme Collings [photographer] London
Category
Photographs
Date
1885
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
232 mm (H)152 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 888126
Summary
Studio photograph of Mary Dickinson, later Viscountess Clifden, 1853-1921, and married to the Hon. Thomas Charles Agar-Robartes, later 6th Viscount Clifden, 1844-1930, dressed in ceremonial robes standing on top of carpeted steps next to carved arm chair. Studio backdrop of a panelled room with pillars. She has a coronet on her head and is holding a closed fan in her right hand, a handkerchief in her left. c.1885
Provenance
A gift from the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
(printed on reverse) Esme Collings/London Studios 175 New Bond Street, W./52 New Bond Street, W./Brighton 120, Western Rd., Hove. 89, Kings Road./Liverpool 43, Rodney Street./65, Gold Street./ No. (in pencil) 4258 D
Makers and roles
Esme Collings [photographer] London, photographer