The Durnford sisters of Torquay, aka the Alphington Ponies. | |
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| Portrait Subject: Durnford |
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| Technique: Wood |
| Colour: Coloured |
| Dimensions: 67 x 78 mm |
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| County: Devon |
| Location: Torquay |
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| Production |
| Engraver: Rock & Co |
| Published by: D. Ardley, Torquay |
| Date: 1849 |
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| Portraits A-Z: D |
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| The eccentric Durnford sisters, promenading in Torquay. They were nicknamed the Alphington Ponies. Tipped onto part of a contemporary humorous letter dated July 20th 1849. It begins: "you will perceive that the accompanying engravings supply the representation of two remarkable ladies - so that, if William is not really fixed, now is the time for him to make his choice." |
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Antique Wood - "The Durnford sisters of Torquay, aka the Alphington Ponies." by & Co Rock published 1849 by D. Ardley, Torquay. |