Henry Stone Smith
Drawing of Henry Stone Smith, a Clerk in the House of Lords. He is remembered for his prompt action at the time of the burning of the Palace of Westminster in October 1834, responsible for saving many of the historic records not preserved in the Jewel Tower.
Title
Drawing of Henry Stone Smith
Artist
Unknown
Date
c 1820-1825
Medium
Pencil, black and coloured chalks heightened with white on buff paper
Dimensions
Mounted. 25.5cm x 20cm
Catalogue number
Parliamentary Archives, HL/PO/RO/1/90