Charlotte, Countess Spencer (1835-1903) by Louis William Desanges (auctioned by Christie's)

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Charlotte, Countess Spencer (1835-1903) by Louis William Desanges (auctioned by Christie's) Wm X 1.5

This portrait is impossible to date, but it provides a good look at lace in the 1800s.

Keywords:  Desanges, Charlotte Countess Spencer, Charlotte Frances Frederica Seymour, Seymour family, Spencer family, Countess, British, curly coiffure, hat, earrings, chemise, high enclosing neckline, ruff, bodice, collar, lace scarf

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