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Portrait acquisition in 2021 - The Hon. Holles St. John (1710-1738)

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A short article on the acquisition of a hitherto unknown portrait of the Hon. Holles St. John (1710-1738) in 2021.

Years:

c. 1735

2021

Creator:: Sarah Finch-Crisp

Type:: Research Paper

Owner:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Copyright:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Credit:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Last updated on:: Monday 13th September 2021

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