Figure 1.--Cyril Bickersteth was son of Bishop of Ripon. This was an important position in the Church of England, related to the Anglican/Episopal Church in America. The charmiong portrait was taken by Lewis Carroll, the author of "Alice in Wonderland". Carroll was an enthusiastic amasteur photographer at a time that photography was rather complicated. His portrait of Cyril ws taken in 1865. He wears the popular cut-away jacket with striped detailing at the bottom of the jacket and on the cuffs. The suit has above-the-knee bloomer knickers which Cyril wears with white long stockings.

Cyril Bickersteth was the son of Bishop of Ripon. This was an important position in the Church of England, related to the Anglican/Episopal Church in America. The charming portrait was taken by Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland. Carroll was an enthusiastic amasteur photographer at a time that photography was rather complicated. His portrait of Cyril ws taken in 1865. He wears the popular cut-away jacket with striped detailing at the bottom of the jacket and on the cuffs. The suit has has a matching vest and above-the-knee bloomer knickers. Cyril wears his suit white long stockings. Its a little difficult to make out the shoes. Cyril has a great hobby horse on wheels. We are not sure how old he was, but looks to be about 5 years old. We know nothing about Cyril's adult life.

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