UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler

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Bernardine Hall, ??-??

Nationality: English
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Identity:

Bernardine D. B. Hall, of Burton Park. Her husband, father or uncle purchased Burton Park, which had previously been in Roman Catholic hands: it had been the seat of the Wright Biddulph family relatively recently.

Life:

Hall lived at Burton Park, 3 miles south of Petworth. The Park had a waterfall that attracted photographers. Prior to this she was resident at 11 De Vere Gardens, Kensington #07986).

Hall was friendly with Louise and Katherine Kinsella. In 1898 she appears to have sat to JW for her portrait (#07982, #07984).

Bibliography:

Kelly's Post Office Directory, London, 1867; Barnes, L. C., Petworth and its Surroundings, London, 1902-03, p. 73.