Carroll in 1855
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| Born | Charles Lutwidge Dodgson 27 January 1832 Daresbury, Cheshire, England |
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| Died | 14 January 1898 (aged 65) Guildford, Surrey, England |
In 1872, LewisCarroll had a studio built above his rooms at Christ Church so he could make photographs in inclement weather.
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With trunks full of toys and costumes, the "glass house" was a paradise for children. In this tableau vivant, Xie—the daughter of Carroll's friend George William Kitchin—plays the princess to her brother's St. George. Another knight-brother has fallen prey to the leopard-skin dragon. The princess, clearly the focus of the picture, is ready for sacrifice, though St. George's sword seems the only threat.⠀
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With trunks full of toys and costumes, the "glass house" was a paradise for children. In this tableau vivant, Xie—the daughter of Carroll's friend George William Kitchin—plays the princess to her brother's St. George. Another knight-brother has fallen prey to the leopard-skin dragon. The princess, clearly the focus of the picture, is ready for sacrifice, though St. George's sword seems the only threat.⠀
Cheryl E. Siren
This photograph is by the Rev. Charles Dodgson, of course — he would be horrified to be referred to as ”Lewis Carroll” in this context (as he generally was!).
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