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PERKINS, MRS. A. & PERKINS, MRS. G.
Neg. No: 9459
Neg. Size: 15"X12"
Neg. Date: 26-06-1925

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Sitter: Mrs. Algernon Perkins, née Meriel Gundrede Leighton (d.1947) and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. George Perkins ( ).

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Biog: (Mrs. Algernon Perkins) Younger daughter of Sir Baldwin Leighton, 8th Bt.; m. (1890) Algernon Edward Perkins.

Date: 26 June 1925.

Occasion: The Court, 26 June 1925: Mrs. Algernon Perkins presented her daughter-in-law, Mrs. George Perkins.

Location: -

Descr: FL standing.

Costume: Costume: Court Dresses:
(Mrs. A. Perkins) "A gown of silver lamé, embroidered with emeralds, diamanté, and pearls. A train of heavily embroidered green velvet, lined with tissue";
(Mrs. G. Perkins) "A gown of white satin, draped at one side and caught with flame-coloured feathers. A train of gold lace, lined with flame coloured georgette" (see: The Times, 27 June 1925, p 20a).

Costume Supplier: Hoban et Jeanne, Limited, 4 Brook Street x 2.

Jewellery: -

Furniture & Props: Drapery in the background.

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.

Occasion: The Times, 29 June 1925, p 8d.

Costume: The Times, 27 June 1925, p 20a.

Costume Supplier: The Times, 27 June 1925, p 20a.

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