Jonathan Edward Backhouse, Vanity Fair, GAF
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Jonathan Edward Backhouse, Vanity Fair, GAF
JONATHAN EDWARD BACKHOUSE. (1849-1918) British banker. Educated Rugby, director of Backhouses Bank which merged with Barclays Bank. Bred Horses. Wearing an Inverness Cape. Monocle. Smoking cigar. Caption: Jed Date: 1849 - 1918
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1849 Backhouse Bank Banker Barclays Cape Cigar Inverness Jonathan Monocle Vanity
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1. Title: "Jonathan Edward Backhouse: A Prominent British Banker of the Late 19th Century" Jonathan Edward Backhouse (1849-1918), an esteemed figure in British financial history, is depicted in this photograph. Born in 1849, Backhouse rose to prominence as a director of Backhouses Bank, a prestigious financial institution based in Leeds, England. This image, published in Vanity Fair under the Graphic Artists' Guild (GAF) imprint, captures Backhouse in his prime, exuding an air of sophistication and authority. Backhouse's education at Rugby School prepared him for a successful career in finance. Later, his tenure at Backhouses Bank brought him significant influence within the banking sector. In the early 1900s, Backhouses Bank merged with Barclays Bank, a union that solidified Backhouse's position as a key player in the industry. The photograph reveals Backhouse wearing an Inverness cape, a traditional Scottish garment, which adds an intriguing layer to his image. The cape, combined with his monocle and cigar, further emphasizes his status as a wealthy and influential figure of the time. Backhouse's passion for horses was another facet of his life. The photograph does not disclose whether he is wearing the Inverness cape for equestrian pursuits, but it is known that he was an avid horse breeder. This evocative image of Jonathan Edward Backhouse offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent British banker during the late 19th century. It is a testament to a bygone era, where tradition, wealth, and power were intertwined.
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