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Built in 1865, as the home of the Branwell family. Penlee House is home to many paintings by members of the Newlyn School. It is also home to the Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society collection.

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B/w print photograph

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1993.45.113


Identification

Item: J R Branwell, Elizabeth and Edith

Description: A horse and carriage standing outside the front door of Penlee House. JR and Elizabeth Branwell sit in the carriage with their second daughter, Edith. The driver wears a top hat and holds a whip. A pram stands beside the wall to the left. Elizabeth Trewhella has dated this photograph to about 1895.

Condition: Good - small amount of discolouration to the left edge and a very small amount of foxing to the bottom half of the photograph. The top edge has been reduced in a rough manner, cutting off the top border of the photograph.


Description

Height: 114mm

Width: 164mm

Material: Photograph


Production

Method: Printed

Date: 1895

Person: Branwell, John

Place: Penlee House


If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1993.45.113"

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