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Hambleden Cottage became the home for Sophia following the death of bishop Henry Ryder in 1836. This drawing by her daughter Sophie is of the drawing room at Christmas 1841. Grandma in armchair facing, Uncle Richard in the armchair, Aunt (?) full face, Aunt Minnie (Harriet Amelia) profile, Papa (Spencer aged 16) profile reading a book, reclining. In the library to the left is Uncle Tom seated and Uncle Alfred standing. This was drawn for Uncle Edward and sent to him in Calcutta where he had gone in 1840.