'Spy' [Sir Leslie Ward] - 'John Blundell Maple MP'

Social History (Museum of St Albans)

2005.5866

Chromolithograph cartoon of John Blundell Maple MP, signed in plate by 'Spy' [Sir Leslie Ward, 1851-1922]. Sir John Blundell Maple (1845 - 1903) made his fortune through the Maple furniture business, which he founded. He was also a racehorse owner. He lived in Childwickbury, near St Albans and founded the Sisters Hospital and Clarence Park in St Albans. He was a good friend of the future Edward VII, and MP for Dulwich.

PH8697 Blundell Maple

120 transparency

Volunteer

1) Photo Studio

[not applicable].

PWD Box 71 (blue).

Faces 2008

Edwardians, 2004/05