Miss Trimmer

1 portrait by Henry Howard

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Miss Trimmer

by Richard James Lane, printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel, after Henry Howard
lithograph, published September 1830
15 in. x 11 in. (380 mm x 280 mm) paper size
Given by Austin Lane Poole, 1956
Reference Collection
NPG D21830

Sitterback to top

  • Miss Trimmer, Daughter of Sarah Trimmer. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Henry Howard (1769-1847), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 28 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
  • Charles Joseph Hullmandel (1789-1850), Lithographic draughtsman and printer. Artist or producer associated with 106 portraits.
  • Richard James Lane (1800-1872), Sculptor and lithographer. Artist or producer associated with 1226 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.

Events of 1830back to top

Current affairs

George IV dies at Windsor on 26 June; William IV succeeds to the throne.
Duke of Wellington resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Earl Grey.
'Captain Swing' disturbances among agricultural districts in southern England. Taking their name from a mythical leader, hundreds of labourers break the threshing machines that threaten their winter employment.

Art and science

Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens; MP William Huskisson is run down by a train and killed at the inaugural ceremony.
William Cobbett publishes Rural Rides; a nostalgic tribute to the English countryside which expresses dismay at the sweeping changes taking place.

International

July Revolution in France overthrows the Bourbon dynasty. Charles X goes into exile in England and Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orleans is proclaimed King by the Chamber of Deputies who fear European opposition to the declaration of a second Republic.

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