The Gilbertson Family at Glanrhyd House, Pontardawe (1895). Arthur Gilbertson (centre) surrounded by his 12 surviving children (and dogs), Frank stands on his father’s right.

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Title

The Gilbertson Family at Glanrhyd House, Pontardawe (1895). Arthur Gilbertson
(centre) surrounded by his 12 surviving children (and dogs), Frank stands on his
father’s right.

Date

1895

Description

(Left to Right) Standing Back Row: Colin (1877-1906), Frank (1873-1929), Arthur (1841-1912), Cecil (1876-1948), Howel (1874-1923). Seated Middle Row: Meg (Marguerite) (1885-1960), Harriet (1878-1918), Olive (1881-1946). Seated Front Row: George (1886- 1955), Phyllis (1890-1973), Sylvia (1888-1950), Charles (1884-1963), Winnie (Winifred) (1883-1964). Died in infancy: Lettice (1880-1885), John (1891). The sombre expressions of the children are understandable following the death of their mother the previous year: Ellen Gilbertson (née Lloyd) (1850-1894).

Rights Holder

West Glamorgan Archive Service D/D Gil 2/89, annotated after [4, p. xii]

Item sets

The Gilbertson Family at Glanrhyd House, Pontardawe (1895)

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