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Viscountess Valletort and her son
Caroline Augusta Edgcumbe, Viscountess Valletort (1808-1881) and her son, William Henry Edgcumbe, 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (1832-1917).
circa 1837
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1830s Aristocracy Augusta Caroline Edgcumbe Motherhood Mount Ringlets Viscountess Upper
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In this charming photograph from the 1830s, Viscountess Valletort, Caroline Augusta Edgcumbe (1808-1881), is captured in a tender moment with her young son, William Henry Edgcumbe, the 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe (1832-1917). The image, taken around 1837, showcases the strong bond between mother and child as they share a quiet moment of reading together. Caroline Augusta, viscountess since her marriage to the 3rd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe in 1828, is depicted in elegant attire, with her long, ringlet curls cascading down her shoulders. Her expression is serene and loving as she gazes at her son, who sits on her lap, intently focused on the pages of a book in his small hands. William Henry, with his curly brown hair and bright eyes, displays an eagerness to learn from his mother. This photograph is a beautiful representation of the aristocratic motherhood during the 1830s. The upper class placed a great emphasis on education and the nurturing of their children, and this image illustrates the importance of reading and literacy in the lives of the nobility. The intimate scene between mother and son also highlights the close relationship between them, as well as the role of women in shaping the future generations of their families. Overall, this photograph is a precious reminder of the enduring bond between a mother and her child.
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