FDA-E.433-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.433-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
'Yours Very Truly' Edward Balston
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Edward Balston served as an Assistant Master at Eton College from 1840. In 1860, he was elected a Fellow. Two years later, on 25 February 1862, Balston became Head Master.
In 1868 Balston retired from the position of Head Master (but remained a Fellow) and dedicated himself to his religious career.
Balston died on 29 November 1891 and is buried at Eton.
Edward Balston served as an Assistant Master at Eton College from 1840. In 1860, he was elected a Fellow. Two years later, on 25 February 1862, Balston became Head Master.
In 1868, Balston retired as Head Master and dedicated his remaining career to the Church.
Balston died on 29 November 1891 and is buried at Eton. A black marble and alabaster monument to Balston, which includes a recumbent effigy, can be seen in College Chapel.
In 1868 Balston retired from the position of Head Master (but remained a Fellow) and dedicated himself to his religious career.
Balston died on 29 November 1891 and is buried at Eton.
Edward Balston served as an Assistant Master at Eton College from 1840. In 1860, he was elected a Fellow. Two years later, on 25 February 1862, Balston became Head Master.
In 1868, Balston retired as Head Master and dedicated his remaining career to the Church.
Balston died on 29 November 1891 and is buried at Eton. A black marble and alabaster monument to Balston, which includes a recumbent effigy, can be seen in College Chapel.
Other number
Agnews 153
Description
Content (person)
Balston, Edward, 1817 - 1891 (Sitter)
Dimensions
height (sight size): 265mm
width (sight size): 210mm
width (sight size): 210mm
Materials & techniques note
Photographic reproduction of oil painting
Physical description
Plain gilt frame
Production
Person
Cope, Arthur Stockdale, 1857 - 1940 (Source artist)
History and association
Associated object
FDA-P.193-2010 (Source object)
Object history note
Ex Blue Corridor 153
