Portrait of William Frederick Lydford
Maker
Cobb, Harriet Sophia
Production date
1896
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
Portrait of William Frederick Lydford, nephew of the photographer Harriet Cobb. The young man sits in a wheelchair on the verandah of a house, holding a bunch of flowers and a book in his lap.
A note on the back of the cabinet photograph reads: Lydford, October 1896.
A note on the back of the cabinet photograph reads: Lydford, October 1896.
Production date
1896
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white cabinet photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 166 x 109mm
Signature/Inscription
Mrs Cobb
Medallist
Napier & Hastings, Photographers details, Embossed
Medallist
Napier & Hastings, Photographers details, Embossed
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Oct 1896
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 4022
Credit Line
gifted by Miss E A Lydford
Other number(s)
m69/39, 4022, 84787
Public comments
This is William Frederick Lydford (19 Dec 1881 - 27 Nov 1935). William's mother, Emily, and Harriet Cobb were sisters. William was an invalid for the early part of his life and was transported from place to place in a special chair. Although an invalid, William worked hard to complete his education, eventually becoming an accountant. Later he was able to walk with the aid of sticks, and eventually, unaided. He even learnt how to ride a bicycle and to play bowls. William belonged to the Napier Chess Club and served as president and club captain. William never married. He was buried in the Old Napier Cemetery in the family plot. Source: http://thecobbfamilyofnapier.blogspot.com/p/harriet.html
- Kirsten Bland posted 5 years ago.