| Title |
Photographs |
| Reference |
RNL/3 |
| Covering Dates |
1860–1990 (These dates have been estimated.) |
| Extent and Medium |
11 envelopes; paper |
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| Content and context |
This series contains photographs of Rosamond Lehmann, photographs possibly taken by her, and photographs of her friends, relations and literary heroes. |
| King's/PP/RNL/3 contains: |
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1
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Photographs of Rosamond Lehmann. This file comprises:-. 1. Black and white professional studio portrait looking down to the right, head and shoulders with large flowers, possibly lilies and irises across her chest and near her ear. Taken whilst staying with Paul Cross in the West Indies. 1933. Copy made by Wallace Heaton Ltd., London. 20.5cm x 15cm (mount 30.5 x 23cm). 2. Black and white professional studio portrait, head and shoulders looking down to the left. With a twisted necklace of dark and shiny metal or material, and spotted dress or scarf over her shoulders. c. 1930. Photographer unknown. 16.5cm x 12cm. 3. Snapshot standing on a step outside, leaning against the wall and window of a house, with hands resting on a windowsill, looking at the camera. Wearing a light-coloured dress with a scarf tied loosely around her neck. [?late 1920s]. 13.5cm x 8.5cm. 4. Black and white snapshot, standing with her feet in the sea, looking at the camera with right hand holding a sun hat to her side and left hand holding her skirt out of the water. [?late 1920s]. 11cm x 8cm.
4 items in envelope; paper. |
1925–1933 |
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2
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Photograph of Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. Black and white postcard photograph of boats sailing on the Thames at Bourne End, with a woman and girl standing on a grassy bank to the left. Photographer unknown. 14cm x 9cm.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1900–1910 |
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3
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Photograph of Kate [Philipps] with her son Jack. Black and white photograph of a young woman with short, dark hair sitting outside in woodland next to a blond-haired boy aged about 3 eyars old. This is Rosamond Lehmann's grand-daughter and great-grandson. Photographer unknown. 21cm x 15.5cm.
1 item in envelope; paper; This item has been damaged, possibly during the photographic process.. |
1982 |
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4
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Photograph of a dog. Black and white photograph of a small dog (a short-haired terrier mix) lying on grass. Photographer unknown. 10.5cm x 8cm.
1 item in envelope; paper; This item has been damaged, possibly during the photographic process.. |
1940–1990 |
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5
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Photograph of Maurice Bowra. Black and white professional studio portrait of Maurice Bowra taken in middle age. Looking to the camera, smiling, with hands placed in front of him, wearing a dark suit and dark tie. Photographer: G.H. Montgomery. 25cm x 19cm.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1940–1971 |
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6
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Photograph of George Eliot. Black and white professional studio portrait of George Eliot as a middle-aged woman, with her left arm resting on her knee, right arm across her chest and right hand on her chin. She is looking down to the right. Photographer: The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. 10.5cm x 6.5cm.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1860–1880 |
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7
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Photograph of Robert ('Bob') Gathorne-Hardy. Black and white snapshot, slightly out of focus, of Bob Gathorne-Hardy as a young man. Looking at the camera, holding a book to his chest with both hands, wearing a jacket, waistcoat and tie. Photographer unknown. 15cm x 10.5cm (mount 30.5cm x 20cm). This item is identified on the back as 'Bob Gaythorne Hardy', but it seems more likely to be 'Gathorne-Hardy'.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1925–1940 |
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8
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Photograph of Cecil Day Lewis. Black and white photograph of Cecil Day Lewis as a young man. Sitting at a table writing in a large notebook, looking downwards with a cigarette in his mouth, wearing a jacket and dark tie. There are books on a table and in a bookcase behind him. Photographer unknown. 25cm x 20cm.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1920–1950 |
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9
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Photograph of Stephen Spender. Black and white professional studio portrait of Stephen Spender as a young man. Head and shoulders, looking down to the right, wearing a tweed jacket and checked tie. Photograper: [Barbara] Ker-Seymer, London. 20.5cm x 15.5cm.
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1930–1950 |
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10
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Photograph of Lytton Strachey. Black and white photograph of Lytton Strachey seated with his hands resting on his lap, facing to the right, wearing a checked jacket and tie. He is in a room with books on shelves behind him and a globe to the right. Photographer: Kyrle Lenge. 13.5cm x 11cm (mount 25.5cm x 18cm).
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1920–1932 |
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11
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Photograph of Rex Warner. Black and white professional studio portrait of Rex Warner. Head and shoulders, looking to the right with his chin resting on his left hand, smiling. Wearing a white shirt and dark bow tie. Photographer: Ramsey and Muspratt. Inscribed: 'To Rosamond. With love Rex'. 21cm x 16cm (mount 33cm x 25cm).
1 item in envelope; paper. |
1930–1970 |
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