Right hon. Lyon Playfair by Lock & Whitfield

Right hon. Lyon Playfair before 1877

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"Right hon. Lyon Playfair" is a portrait photograph by Lock & Whitfield, taken sometime before 1877. The photograph depicts Lyon Playfair, a Scottish chemist and politician, in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and a patterned cravat. The image is framed by an oval border with decorative detail, further enhancing its formal and traditional aesthetic. This portrait is a testament to the skill of Lock & Whitfield, a renowned photography studio, and serves as a visual record of a prominent figure in 19th-century British society.