Photograph of “The Claimant” Tichborne (aka Thomas Castro or Arthur Orton), 1873
Scope and Contents
Original cabinet photograph of Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton who claimed to be Roger Tichborne, the son of Lady Doughty-Tichborne. An abbreviated history of the Tichborne Family and “The Claimant” trial is written on the sheet of paper to which the photograph is glued. Roger Tichborne was presumed drowned near Australia, but his Mother, hoping he was still alive, advertised for his whereabouts in Australia. Thomas Castro/Arthur Orton came to England claiming to be Roger Tichborne. He was eventually tried and convicted of perjury. He became known as “The Claimant.” Includes a carte de visite of Mary Ann Bryant (Mrs Tom Castro), but it is labeled as Lady Roger Tichborne. 1873.
Dates
- Creation: 1873
Creator
- From the Collection: Joynt, Richard G. (Person)
Language of Materials
English French Latin
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository