Hon. Rawson W. Rawson C.B., 1859
Scope and Contents
A half length studio portrait of Rawson seated at a table. Rawson (1812-1899) started his career as a junior clerk in the Board of Trade becoming President 1841-1842. From 1842-1844 he was Chief Secretary in Canada and from 1844-1854 Treasurer and Paymaster in Mauritius. He served in the Cape as Colonial Secretary from 1854-1864 and was Governor of the Bahamas 1864-1869 and of the Windward Islands 1869-1875. Photograph probably by Frederick York.
Dates
- Creation: 1859
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Extent
1 photographic print(s)
Dimensions
72 x 96mm. oval print.
Repository Details
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