Louisa Sophia Clayton, wife of John Lloyd Clayton Esq., R.N., third son of Sir William Clayton, Bart, of Marden Park, Surrey, half-length, seated in a red velvet dress, a country house beyond by Sir Thomas Lawrence (auctioned by Christie's)

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Her article in thepeerage is here.

Lady Louisa's dress has the plunging neckline Lawrence preferred, filled in by the ruffled top of her chemise.

Keywords:  Lawrence, Sophia Littledale, Sophia Clayton, Louisa Sophia Clayton, Littledale family, Clayton family, British, hurluberlu coiffure, bun, chemise, ruffles, trapezoidal neckline, criss-cross bodice, vee décolletage, pleated bodice, quarter length puffed sleeves, natural high waistline, full skirt, jeweled bodice ornament


Jan 1, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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