FDA-P.558-2016
Parts
Object number
FDA-P.558-2016
Object type
Identification
Title
James Culliford, Eton butler
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Formerly thought to be oil on board; examination in September 2021 revealed evidence of a photograph beneath the face of the sitter, suggesting this is an oil on photograph
Description
Content (person)
Inscription
Inscribed in ink on paper backing 'James Cullif[...]/ the last Chief Bu[...]/ at Eton College to / wear the Eton / livery. / died 1901 / aged 89 / Scene- / The College Pump / in the Cloisters / Presented to Eton by Lord Rosebery / March 1951 C.A.E. / N.B. This livery was worn up to the 2nd World War- / the last Butler to wear it being Roberts who retired in / C.A.E.'
Physical description
Black and gilt wooden frmae, with gilt fillet, glazed
Production
Date
late 19th century
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery (1882-1974); by whom presented to Eton College in March 1951
Exhibited: 'Six Centuries of Food & Dining at Eton College', Verey Gallery, Eton College, 14 June 2021 to 31 October 2021
Exhibited: 'Six Centuries of Food & Dining at Eton College', Verey Gallery, Eton College, 14 June 2021 to 31 October 2021
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