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BATHO, SIR CHARLES & LADY
Neg. No: (SF) L 131273
Neg. Size: 8½" x 6½"
Neg. Date: 09-11-1927

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Sitter: Sir Charles Albert Batho, 1st Bt. (1872-1938).

(Lady Mayoress) Lady Batho, née Bessie Parker (d. 1961); 4th daughter of Benjamin Parker, of Broadlands, Oulton Broad, Suffolk; m. (1897) Sir Charles Albert Batho, 1st Bt., Lord Mayor of London (1927-28).

Biog: Bt. (cr 1928); a ships store and export merchant; Lord Mayor of London (1927-28).

Date: 9 November 1927.

Occasion: Lord Mayor's Show, 9 November 1927.

Location: The Mansion House, London.

Descr: FL standing.

Costume: The Black Robe of State, trimmed with gold, over the Old Style of Velvet Court Dress.

Orders, Decorations & Medals: The Chain and Jewel of Office.

Furniture & Props: -

Photographer: Lafayette Ltd., 160 New Bond Street, London.

Evidence of photographer at work: -

No of poses:10.

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Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.

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Biog: Burke's Peerage; Who's Who.

Occasion: The Times, 9 November 1927, p 19a and 10 November 1927, p 10b.

Costume: Herbert A.P. Trendell (ed.), Dress and Insignia Worn at His Majesty's Court, London, 1921.

Orders, Decorations & Medals: Herbert A.P. Trendell (ed.), Dress and Insignia Worn at His Majesty's Court, London, 1921.

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