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bowes
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Hi there,
I am looking for a photograph or picture for Rev Dr Alexander Crombie. He was born 1760 in Aberdeen and died 1840 London. I have tried googling, but no such luck as yet. If anyone can help me here, I would be most appreciative.
Other information I have on him is:
He was educated at the Marischal College in that city, where he took the degree of M.A. about 1777, and was created LL.D about 1798. He succeeded to Thornton Castle through a distant relation. His body was interred at Marylebone Church. . He left 3 sons, Alexander Crombie, Esquire M.A. of Trinity College, Camb and a Barrister-at-Law of Lincolns Inn, now resident at Phesdo House in Kincardinshire; Lewis Crombie, Esq, a Solicitor, and one of the Baillies of Aberdeen; Thomas Crombie, Esq, Major in the 60th Regiment on Foot, and one daughter, Jane, married in 1823 to Captain H.A. Eliot, R.N
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Jackie
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Little Nell
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Given that photography was in its infancy in 1850s, I think it unlikely that a photo will turn up. Fox Talbot and Daguerre had only just perfected their individual techniques in the late 1830s. I don't think commercial studios really got going until mid 1850s.
Perhaps there may be a portrait at Thornton Castle or at Marischal College in Aderdeen?
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bowes
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Hi there,
I found this if it will help:
A very pleasing portrait of Dr Crombie was published in 1832, enlarged from a miniature by William Booth, and drawn on stone by R.J. Lane, A.R.E. (from The Gentlemans Magazine)
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Jackie
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Little Nell
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That may be the only likeness there is. William Booth, minituarist may help. Have you tried Groves Dictionary of Art & Artists (I think that's its title - my local reference library has a copy)?
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