Martin Norman, his horse, carriage and servants, circa 1852

Martin Norman (1831-1859) was the son of Robert Cumming and Emily Norman, and was baptised at Chislehurst on 16 October 1831. The India Register of 1853 lists Norman, Martin as a Madras Civil Servant, sixth class, season of appointment 1852. He does not appear in subsequent years. The photographs in this lot comprise one portrait of Norman, seated holding a gun; his carriage outside a bungalow with two Indian servants (illus.); and Norman with his horse against a sheet or similar cloth backdrop which is held aloft by a servant.