Portrait of Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902) mb-code LMG123018 Palmerston was approaching 80 years

Palmerston was approaching 80 years of age

The Whitechapel Murders were making headlines everywhere

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Three views of old London Bridge and its temporary wooden replacement

Portrait of Frederick Augustus Abel (1827-1902) mb-code LMG123018 Palmerston was approaching 80 yearsHalf length portrait of F A Abel, looking to the left as viewed. Abel is shown in a jacket and waistcoat, a white shirt with tie. His hair and prominent side whiskers are white with age. Printed below the image: 'MAULL & FOX, 187a PICCADILLY, LONDON. The reverse has various inscriptions including the photograph number, '214825'. Sir Frederick Augustus Abel was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1860. Original: albumen print. ca. 1880s