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HAMILTON, DUCHESS OF
Neg. No: (GP) 5449-18
Neg. Size: 12x15
Neg. Date: 06-08-1907

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Sitter: Group Captain Sir Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton and 11th Duke of Brandon (1903-1973) when Marquis of Douglas and Clydesdale.

Biog: Pioneering aviator, chief pilot, Houston Mount Everest Expedition; amateur boxer; M.P. East Renfrewshire; Hereditary Keeper of Holyrood House; hereditary bearer of the Crown of Scotland; Lord Steward of the Household; company director.

Date: 6 August 1907.

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Location: (Possibly) Old Lodge, Newtontony, near Salisbury or Dungavel, Lanarkshire.

Descr: FL with pets, including Wuzzard a dog.

Costume: Douglas tartan.

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Evidence of photographer at work: Crop marks on plate.

No of negatives from sitting: 3. [see 5448X and 5449]

Copyright: V&A Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.

References:

Biog: Dictionary of National Biography; Burke's Peerage; Who's Who; The Times, 2 April 1973.

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