Photograph
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne
Category
Photographs
Date
1890
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
141 mm (H)101 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 889476
Summary
Studio photograph of two young boys, dressed identically in jackets with metal buttons, bow ties, breeches with bows at the knees, ribbed socks and buttoned shoes. The elder boy is standing with his right arm around shoulders of younger boy who is sitting on a rock. Backdrop of trees and ruin. c. 1890
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 of mount) Prince of Wales feathers (over) W. and D. DOWNEY/PHOTOGRAPHRWS BY SECIAL APPOINTMENT/TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN/AND/TO THE IMPERIAL AND ROYAL FAMILIES OF EUROPE/lion and unicorn/STUDIOS/57 AND 61 EBURY ST./LONDON, S.W./AND AT/9 Eldon Square/NEWCASTLE ON TYNE
Makers and roles
William Downey and Daniel Downey (fl.c.1860-early 1900s) [photographers], London and Newcastle upon Tyne, photographer