Object number
UAC/10980
Title
Dr Alfred Palmer,
Creator
Description
Portrait of Dr Alfred Palmer (c.1852-1936). Palmer is standing in front of a classical column, he is wearing a 3 piece suit with a pocket watch and tie pin. Signed and dated by the artist in the bottom left corner.
Physical description
oil on canvas
Archival history
Palmer was the First President of the Council of the University of Reading. Alfred was the son of George Palmer, George Palmer (1818-1897) went in to partnership with Thomas Huntley (his cousin) to establish Huntley & Palmers in Reading. For a large part of the 19th, and then well into the 20th century, Huntley & Palmers was the largest biscuit manufacturer in the world. The Palmer family was, and remain, benefactors of the University of Reading.
Production date
1921 - 1921
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Height 150 cm
- Width 112 cm
Credit line
The University of Reading Art Collection
Associated person/institution
External document
- \\dfs.rdg.ac.uk\operational\adlib-images\images\Art collection\Reference\T_245_img_001.jpg - Reference Image
