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Tatler front cover - Mrs La Touche Congreve and baby daughte
Mrs William La Touche Congreve, wife of Major William ( Billy ) La Touche Congreve V.C. pictured with her baby daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, born 21 March 1917. Major Congreve was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France, between 6 and 20 July 1916. Major Congreve constantly inspired those round him by numerous acts of gallantry. As Brigade Major he not only conducted battalions up to their positions but when the Brigade headquarters was heavily shelled he went out with the medical officer to remove the wounded to places of safety, although he himself was suffering from gas and other shell effects. He went out again on a subsequent occasion tending the wounded under heavy shell fire. Finally, on returning to the front line to ascertain the position after an unsuccessful attack, he was shot and died instantly. He had only been recently married and his baby daughter, who was a god-daughter of Queen Mary, was born posthumously. It is notable that his father, General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, was also awarded the V.C. (during the Second Boer War) and they are one of only three father and son pairs to have achieved this. Mrs Congreve was previously Miss Pamela Maude, daughter of the actor Cyril Maude. She later re-married Brigadier, the Hon. William Fraser in 1919. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14141728
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of Mrs William La Touche Congreve and her baby daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, gracing the cover of Tatler magazine in 1917. This stunning, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the elegance and charm of this mother-daughter duo, making it a must-have addition to any art collection. Immerse yourself in the rich history and timeless beauty of this iconic photograph.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.6cm x 53.3cm (12.8" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment between Major William La Touche Congreve V.C. and his newborn daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, in 1917. Major Congreve, a true hero of the battlefield, had been posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his exceptional bravery during the Battle of Longueval in France between 6 and 20 July 1916. His acts of gallantry were unwavering, as he led his troops to the front lines, tended to the wounded under heavy fire, and even went out to remove the injured from the danger zone despite suffering from gas and other shell effects himself. Tragically, Major Congreve was shot and killed while returning to the front line after an unsuccessful attack. He had only recently married his wife, Pamela Maude, who was the daughter of the actor Cyril Maude, and their baby daughter was born posthumously. Notably, Major Congreve's father, General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, had also been awarded the Victoria Cross during the Second Boer War, making them one of only three father-son pairs to have achieved this remarkable honor. This poignant image serves as a poignant reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by Major Congreve for his country and the love he left behind for his young family.
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