Dillon, Charles Grills
Gender:
Male
Date and place of birth:
bapt.03.11.1780. Weslyan Chapel, Stoke Damerel, Devon
Date and place of death:
dec. 25. 02.1853. No.1 Buckland St. Plymouth, Devon. bur. 03.03.1853. Plymouth, St. Andrew, Devon.
Worked:
(fl) ca.1810-ca.1844
Known places of work:
Devonport, St. Helier Jersey, Truro, Falmouth
Known techniques:
Cut-work
Known materials:
Paper and card
Frames:
Papier mâché
Signature:
Recorded
Introduction:
The son of a jeweller and engraver, Devonshire-born CHARLES GRILLS DILLON (1780-1853) was himself an Engraver, Portrait Miniaturist, Portrait Painter and Profilist of some merit. Sometimes referred to as ' Dillon of Dock' the abrieviated placename refers to the township of Plymouth Dock which was renamed Devonport in 1824.
To be continued.
Additional research about Charles Grills Dillon:
Source: McKechnie (Author of, British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860)
Dillon, Charles Grills (McKechnie Section 1)Dillon, Charles Grills (McKechnie Section 6)
Dillon, Charles Grills (McKechnie Section 7)