Photograph
G. Le Gray [photographer] Paris
Category
Photographs
Date
1861
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
94 mm (H)58 mm (W)
Place of origin
Paris
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 889240.43
Summary
Studio photograph, full length, of a woman wearing a light-coloured crinoline with dark braided trim on sleeves and bodice, a dark belt and buttons, a dark ribbon tied at the back of her neck. Her left hand is held at the waist and her right arm straight by her side. Possibly a Miss Dickinson. A plain background with draped curtain on the left. Contained in small brown leather album with two ornate brass clasps and a small brass shield on front with three engraved initials, SCD. c.1861 (possibly Sophia Dickinson)
Provenance
A gift from the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953. This album and photographs belonged to the Dickinson family; Mary Dickinson, 1853-1921, marrying the Hon. Thomas Charles Agar-Robartes, later 6th Viscount Clifden, 1844-1921.
Marks and inscriptions
(on reverse of mount) photographer's mark (over) Ane Mon. G. Le Gray and Cie./PHOTOGRAPHE DE S.M.l'EMPEREUR/ALOPHE SUCCR./35, Boulevt des Capucines/PARIS
Makers and roles
G. Le Gray [photographer] Paris, photographer