Artwork : ArchiveNo00004

Portrait of Thomas Bachelor 1861

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Contributor Name	Portsmouth City Museum
Contributor Image	ros_web.jpg
Profession
Location	Old Portsmouth
Collection Date	11.10.06
Artefact Name	Portrait of Thomas Bachelor
Artefact Description	Oil painting by Richard Poate of Portsmouth. Good condition. 1m x 75cm approx.
Artefact Date	1861
Artefact Stored	Museum store
Artefact Form	0004_painting_thomas_bachelor.jpg
Artefact Image	004.jpg
Sample Taken	Gesso, plaster and glue from frame
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History of Artefact	Thomas Bachelor was treasurer of the Beneficial Society of Portsmouth. This was the forerunner of Social Services, a foundation set up to relieve hardship, stress and education.
Historian	Rosalinda Hardiman
Previous Owners	Unknown
Special Memories	The picture shows him holding a £20 note which was a lot of money! This emphasises his wealth and status.
Artwork Image	0004-painting.jpg

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