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Cantiana Vol. 58 - 1945 page 66
NOTES ON THE FAMILY OF TWYSDEN AND TWISDEN.
By Ronald G. Hatton, C.B.E., D.Sc., F.R.S.,
and the Rev. Christopher H. Hatton, O.S.B.
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D10 (241). Sir Thomas Wiat, the younger.
Portrait, head and neck cut off at shoulders.
Circular panel 16" diam. 19th century copy, or much repainted.
For notes on life, see D8.
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PORTRAITS ON THE GRAND STAIRCASE.
S1 (237). A Child of the Twysden Family.
In white dress cut low at neck, bows and head dress of blue ribbon,
bright red shoes, holding cherries, stroking brown and white spaniel.
Circa 1740. (33 1/4" X 28".) Artist: Unknown.
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S2 (266). John Twysden, M.D.
Portrait, in plain black with square linen collar.
Cut out from old dilapidated picture and restored in 1848 by Herbert
Smith. (17" X 13".)
Sometimes claimed to be Sir Roger Twysden, 2nd Bart. of Roydon.
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S3
(217). Sir Roger Twysden, 2nd Baronet of Roydon.
Portrait, as boy of about 8 years, in white doublet and trunk hose
elaborately embroidered. White collar and stockings, black shoes.
Holding large black hat with feathers. Fox terrier.
Dated 1605. (54" X 35".) Artist: Unknown.
For notes on life, see (H6) in Great Hall.
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S4 (233). Thomas Edward Twisden, F.S.A.
Portrait, in black clothes and necktie and white shirt front, and gold
chain.
Circa 1845. (24" X 20".) Artist: Unknown.
For notes on life, see (H25) in Great Hall.
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S5 (224). Sir William Twysden, 3rd Bart. of Roydon. 1635-1697.
Portrait, as a boy of about eight years, in white jacket and breeches,
embroidered with lace collar and cuffs, green stockings, white leggings,
brown shoes. He holds a staff.
1642. (51" X 40".) Artist: Unknown.
Son of the famous Sir Roger, he tried to put the estate in order after
the sequestration and mismanagement. |
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