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John W. Crombie MP
John W. Crombie MP

John W. Crombie MP

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1841 - 1913)
Sitter (Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1858 - 1908)
Associated (London, England, 1872 - 1951)
Date1906
Mediumoil on canvas
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 66.5 cm, Width: 55 cm
Frame: Height: 95.3 cm, Width: 83.7 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1946 by Mrs J W Crombie.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003980
About MeThe sitter John William Crombie, was born on 4 March 1858. He became manager of the family firm in 1883. He was also Liberal M.P. for Kincardineshire for sixteen years.

He married Marina (Minna) Wason in Paddington, London, in the spring of 1895. He died at 91 Onslow Square, London, on 22 March 1908.
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