Title
Elderly Gent
Description
Elderly Gent
Creator
Robert H Preston
First known photos date from 1860. In 1865 he recorded the visit by Albert Edward and Alexandra ( Prince and Princess of Wales. Produced many carte views, souvenirs and portraits. Became Mayor in 1887-1888. During his term of office he was instrumental in purchasing the Morrab House on behalf of the Borough, which is now the Morrab Library for £3120. He retains an unchallengeable position as the premier cameraman of Victorian Cornwall.
First known photos date from 1860. In 1865 he recorded the visit by Albert Edward and Alexandra ( Prince and Princess of Wales. Produced many carte views, souvenirs and portraits. Became Mayor in 1887-1888. During his term of office he was instrumental in purchasing the Morrab House on behalf of the Borough, which is now the Morrab Library for £3120. He retains an unchallengeable position as the premier cameraman of Victorian Cornwall.
Publisher
Morrab Library
Rights
Morrab Library
Format
Print
Identifier
PC 3
Physical Dimensions
4 x 2.5