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NELSON, SIR HUGH
Neg. No: 1235-459
Neg. Size: 15"x12"
Neg. Date: 10-06-1897

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Sitter: Rt. Hon. Sir Hugh Muir Nelson (1835-1906).

Biog: Premier of Queensland 1893-1898; Lieut. Governor of Queensland 1903-1906.

Date: 10 June 1897.

Occasion: Visit to Britain for Colonial Conference & Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897.

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

Descr: TQL seated.

Costume: -

Furniture & Props: Painting backdrop; a writing desk.

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

Evidence of photographer at work: -

No of poses: 3 [see also neg nos 1235-457 and 1236].

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Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.

References:

Biog: Dictionary of National Biography; Who's Who.

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