Photograph
1928 (photographed)
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This collection of photographs and items come from generations of the de Flondor women. They tell the story of an English family in early 20th century India and their eventual migration back to Britain. Through these objects, a historical and personal account of this time period emerges.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Black and white photographic print |
| Brief description | Photograph of Babette and Nanette de Flondor, by Edna Lorenz studio, black and white gelatin print, India, 1928 |
| Physical description | Black and white studio photograph showing two young girls sitting on a wooden bench. The older girl is holding a stack of papers in her hand and looking into the camera. The smaller girl is looking away. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Babette aged 3 years
Nan-1-
Stamp saying "EDNA LORENZ 20 PARK STREET CALCUTTA"
No 46478B |
| Credit line | Given by Christobel Mary Spencer |
| Object history | Donor's note: "6. Babette 3 and Nanette 1- Nanette's birthday" From 1925 to 1929 Kathleen and Paul de Flondor had three girls, Babette (born August, 5th, 1925), Nanette Theresa Rita (born June 6th, 1927), and Paulette (also known as Daphne) Raymonde Rita (born September 4th, 1929) |
| Summary | This collection of photographs and items come from generations of the de Flondor women. They tell the story of an English family in early 20th century India and their eventual migration back to Britain. Through these objects, a historical and personal account of this time period emerges. |
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| Accession number | B.34-2014 |
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| Record created | July 18, 2014 |
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