Figure 1.-- Percy in this image looks a little older than in the second portrait, but perhaps not yet 3 years old. The image is dated 1886, but we think this is perhaps when it was reprinted rarher than when the portrait was taken. This is just an estimate on our part and we would be interested in any age estimates reader may have. There is, however, a decided change in Percy's clothing and hair style. Image coutesy of the RG collection.

Percy in this image looks a little older than in the second portrait, but perhaps not yet 3 years old. The image is dated 1886. This is apparently the only original portrait which suggests that Percy may have been born in 1883, but as we say the dates on these images are confusing. The 2 1/2 years of course is just an estimate on our part and we would be interested in any age estimates reader may have. There is, however, a decided change in Percy's clothing and hair style. The dress is destincly girlish. The dress was lavisly decorated with lace trim and a large lace front piece as well as an unusual kace waist decoration. The skirt had elabotate work. I'm not sure about the color of the dress. Percy's hair is much longer and has a girlish center part. A center part in the 1870s and 80s was normally worn by girls. There is even a girlish-looking basket prop. Looking at this portrait, most would conclude that the child was a girl.