Object number
TN.2013.27
Title
Portrait of FE Lacey
Date
1918 - 1926
Creator
Material
Size
35.5 x 24 cm
Description
Three quarter length, three quarter profile of Lacey wearing a top hat and morning clothes. Lord's Pavilion in the background.
Portrayed during an Eton vs Harrow or University match at Lord's
Display caption
Portrait of Francis Eden Lacey, 19th century
English School
MCC Collection, accession unknown
Oil on canvas
TN.2013.27
As a cricketer, Sir Francis Eden Lacey enjoyed a distinguished 17-year first class career with Hampshire, captaining the county for six years from 1888. But it is for his time as Secretary of MCC (1898 to 1926) that he is best remembered. A barrister by trade, Lacey brought a keen business brain to the job. It was during his tenure that MCC took over responsibility for overseas tours from England while the formation of ICC ensured the Club’s influence over the world of cricket. On retirement he was appointed a Trustee of the Club and was knighted for his services to cricket.
Association
Related objects
TN.2012.88 : Portrait of Sir Francis E. Lacey
M.26.6 : Lord's Ground Centenary Medal of F E Lacey.
M.12.380 : Bat of Sir Francis Eden Lacey, 1887
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