The Strand Magazine: 'Portraits of Celebrities: Sir J. Blundell Maple, M.P.', 1896.
Period
Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Description
Page from The Strand Magazine, 247 x 154 mm.
Article featuring a series of portraits of Sir John Blundell Maple (1845 - 1903) throughout his lifetime. There is no date on this article but it can be dated from the mention that the year before [1895] he had won his first classic race with a horse named Kirkconnel.
Sir John Blundell Maple (1845 - 1903) made his fortune through the Maple furniture business, which he founded. He was also a racehorse owner. He lived in Childwickbury, near St Albans and founded the Sisters Hospital and Clarence Park in St Albans. He was a good friend of the future Edward VII, and MP for Dulwich.
Type of original
engraving
Artist or photographer
[unknown]
Location depicted in image
[not applicable].
Copyright
Photo number
PX9242
