Mrs F. E. Smith, 1914
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Mrs F. E. Smith, 1914
Mrs. F. E. Smith, formerly Margaret Eleanor Furneaux, wife of Frederick Edwin Smith, popularly known as F.E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, Conservative politician, lawyer and best friend of Winston Churchill. Her portrait featured in The Tatler at the time when F.E. was leaving his job as Chief Censor and going on active service at the Front. She was the daughter of the Rev. H. Furneaux, Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. Date: 1914
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Birkenhead Edwin Eleanor Frederick Margaret Furneaux Smith
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait captures the elegance and poise of Margaret Eleanor Furneaux, later known as Lady Birkenhead, in the year 1914. At the time of this photograph, Margaret was the beloved wife of Frederick Edwin Smith, who was popularly known as F.E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead. F.E. was a prominent Conservative politician, lawyer, and closest friend of Winston Churchill. Margaret's father, the Reverend H. Furneaux, was a Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and she was raised in the esteemed academic community. The portrait was published in The Tatler, a fashionable and influential society magazine, during a significant moment in F.E.'s career. He was leaving his position as Chief Censor to join active service at the Front in the First World War. The image of Margaret, with her refined features and enchanting smile, was a testament to her grace and strength during this period of change and uncertainty. Her husband's departure for the battlefield would not deter her spirit, and she continued to support him and the war effort in her own way. This portrait is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the influential figures of the early 20th century, offering a glimpse into the world of politics, society, and war. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of those who lived through a time of great upheaval and change.
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