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MAYOR, LORD
Neg. No: (GP) 9567
Neg. Size: 15"X12"
Neg. Date: 09-11-1925

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Sitter: Sir William Robert Pryke, 1st Bt. (1847-1932).

Sir William Robert Pryke, 1st Bt. (1847-1932)

Biog: Iron and hardware merchant; Kt. (cr. 1921); Bt. (cr. 1926); Lord Mayor of London (1925-26).

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Date: 9 November 1925.

Occasion: Lord Mayor's Show, 9 November 1925.

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: 5.

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Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.

References:

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

Occasion: The Times, 10 November 1925, p 8c.

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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