District Warden Alexander Ross (1856–1923)

Oil painting, depicting a portrait of the District Warden Alexander Ross wearing his uniform by Miles Fletcher de Montmorency, 1941.

The painting depicts a man, seated, wearing an air raid district warden warden uniform adorned with various patches and insignia. He is facing the viewer, looking directly at them. Notable details include a white steel hat with the letter “W” on the front, a bag on his left side with a white strap across his chest, and several patches and stripes on the uniform. These patches feature logos and text such as “ARP,” and “Wandsworth.” Additionally, there is an arm patch with the text “District Warden Wandsworth,”. The dark, nondescript background intentionally contrasts with the figure, drawing attention to the intricate details of the attire