Maternal solicitude dated 1878

22.6 x 17.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 928385

Description

DM 1729: a mother fixing the bustle of her daughter's ball dress. Signed in monogram, dated & inscribed: 'AE/1878/Maternal Solicitude'. On Marlborough House writing paper.

This drawing is housed in an album compiled by Queen Alexandra. For other items in the volume see Queen Alexandra's Scrapbook.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Major-General Sir Arthur Edward Augustus Ellis (1837-1907)
(artist)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

pen and ink, sepia ink

Measurements

22.6 x 17.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Drawings
Caricatures
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Dresses (article of clothing)
Ballgowns
Formal dress
References

Other number(s)

RL 28385

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 1729

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