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John Butler, 2nd Marquess of Ormonde

37 of 37 portraits by W. Joseph Edwards

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John Butler, 2nd Marquess of Ormonde

by W. Joseph Edwards, published by Henry Graves & Co, after Sir William Charles Ross
stipple engraving, published 26 February 1955
19 1/2 in. x 15 1/2 in. (494 mm x 394 mm) plate size; 20 3/8 in. x 16 in. (518 mm x 405 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D39382

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  • W. Joseph Edwards (active 1840-1867), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 37 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Henry Graves & Co (active 1844-1899), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 257 portraits.
  • Sir William Charles Ross (1794-1860), Miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 97 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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Current affairs

Robert Anthony Eden becomes prime minister. In May 1955 Winston Churchill resigned due to ill health. His successor proved to be a similarly popular leader, winning an increased majority at the general election that year. Eden's popularity was due to a combination of his long wartime service, good looks and charm.

Art and science

Mary Quant introduces the 'Chelsea Look' with her Bazaar boutique. In the 1960s Quant was a major contributor to 'swinging London' introducing some of the seminal items of 1960s fashion: the miniskirt, hot pants, paint-box make-up and plastic raincoats.

International

West Germany joins NATO, prompting the East European Communist counties to respond by forming the Warsaw Pact. The signatories of the Warsaw Pact pledged to defend each other if any member was attacked. This development was a major event in the Cold War as it firmly established the East and West as opposing military powers.

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