George Edward Bateman Saintsbury

1 portrait by Paul Laib

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George Edward Bateman Saintsbury

by Paul Laib, after William Nicholson
photograph, 1929 or before (October 1923)
18 in. x 14 in. (458 mm x 355 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1929
Reference Collection
NPG D40019

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  • Paul Laib (1869-1958), Fine Art Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 104 portraits.
  • Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (1872-1949), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 30 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.

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Current affairs

Stanley Baldwin begins the first of three terms of government as Conservative Prime Minister following the resignation of Andrew Bonar Law.

Art and science

Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United in the first FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cup Final was held at Wembley every year except during the war until 2000.

International

Hitler attempts to take power in Germany with the Munich Beer Hall Putsch. On the 8th November Hitler and the SA stormed a meeting of the ruling 'triumvirs' forcing them to support a march on Berlin. The coup, however, failed and Hitler was arrested and sentences to five years in prison.

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