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SANDYS
Neg. No: (SF) 6602
Neg. Size: 8½ x 6½
Neg. Date: NONE

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Sitter: Captain George John Sandys (1875-1937).

Captain George John Sandys (1875-1937). copyright V&A

Biog: Served South Africa War, with Glamorganshire Yeomanry and 5th Dragoons; transferred to 2nd Life Guards, Lieutenant 1902; retired army, 1905; Captain, Glamorganshire Yeomanry, 1906; rejoined 2nd Life Guards, Reserve of Officers, 1914-1916; M.P (c) 1910-18; Hon. Attache, British Legation, Berne 1921-22; Paris, 1922-25.

Date: - (c. 1902-05).

Occasion: -

Location: The Lafayette Studio.

Descr: FL standing.

Costume: Full Dress uniform, Lieutenant 2nd Life Guards.

Orders, Decorations & Medals: Queen's South Africa medal 1899-1902, with four clasps.

Furniture & Props: Painted backdrop; block.

Photographer: Lafayette Ltd., 179 New Bond Street, London.

Evidence of photographer at work: -

No of poses: 1.

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Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.

References:

Biog: Who's Who; The Army List, 1900-16; The Times, c. 3 September 1937 [ck].

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Sandys_(politician)

Occasion: -

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

Orders, Decorations & Medals: E.C. Joslin, A.R. Litherland & B.T. Simpkin, British Battles & Medals, London, 1988.

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