Photograph
Robert Faulkner and Co. (fl.1870-1900s) (photographers) London
Category
Photographs
Date
1885
Materials
Photographic paper
Measurements
136 x 98 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 889747.11
Summary
Studio photograph, half length, of an elderly woman in dark patterned dress with dark lace shawl and a lace cap with lappets. She is sitting on an upholstered chair, her hands in her lap, with door visible behind. c.1885 One of twelve photographs in folding red and gilt leather frame.
Provenance
A gift from the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953 and lived in the house until his death in 1966.
Marks and inscriptions
(printed on reverse) ROBERT FAULKNER AND CO.,/ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS,/21, Baker Street,/PORTMAN SQUARE,/LONDON./FROM 46, KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE,/BAYSWATER./No. OF NEGATIVE..../FROM THIS NEGATIVE WHICH WILL BE/CAREFULY PRESERVED, ENLARGEMENTS/FINISHED IN OIL,WATER COLORS CRAYONS,/OR IN IMPERISHABLE AND BEAUTIFUL ENAMEL/CAN BE MADE AT ANY TIME./IN GIVING ORDERS FOR COPIES IT IS DESIRABLE TO RETURN THIS PHOTOGRAPH.
Makers and roles
Robert Faulkner and Co. (fl.1870-1900s) (photographers) London, photographer