George Ward Hunt (1825-1877)

George Ward Hunt (1825-1877).
British politician and statesman, Secretary to the Treasury, Chancellor of the
Exchequer and First Lord of the Admiralty.

The tradition that, when a Chancellor leaves for the House of Commons on Budget
day, he shows the people the Red Box was started when Hunt discovered that he
left the Red Box with the speech at home.

Albumen photograph by Maull & Co. London. 1873-78.
Mounted on original Maull & Co. thin cardboard mount.
Size ab. 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 inches (photo) and 13,5 x 10,5 inches (mount).

Condition is good/very good with some mild scuffing and a period retouch.
Original is a bit more sepia toned (scan shows a bit too brown).
Mount with some soiling, light pressure marks; light visible spots/stains and at left
upper corner cardboard layer split (no damage).

Price € 125