JEFFREYS, MAJOR

Neg. No: GP (L) 2042A

Neg. Size: 15"x12"

Neg. Date: 14-12-1897

Sitter: Major, later Major-General, Henry Byron Jeffreys (1854-1942).

Biog: Entered Royal Artillery 1873; Staff college 1881-88; Brigade Major R.A Aldershot

1896-98; Commanded Royal Horse Artillery Aldershot 1901-03; Chief Staff Officer, South Africa 1914-16; retired 1910; Colonel Commandant R.A 1923.

Date: 14 December 1897.

Occasion: -

Location: The Lafayette Studio, 179 New Bond Street, London, W.

Descr: TQL standing.

Costume: Undress uniform, Major, staff of Royal Artillery.

Medal: (Ribbon only) Queen Victoria's Jubilee Medal.

Furniture & Props: Painted backdrop.

Photographer: The firm of J. Lafayette, 179 New Bond Street, London, W.

Evidence of photographer at work: -

No of poses: 2 [see also neg no 2041A].

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Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.

References:

Biog: Who's Who; Mrs. S.K. Hopkins, Head of Department of Uniform, Badges and Medals, The National Army Museum, London.

Occasion: -

Costume: Dress Regulations for the Army, London, 1900.

Accessories: -

Reproduced: -