H.R.H. Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester, wearing black dress and ermine-trimmed black cloak by Miss Sarah Biffin (Mrs. Wright) (auctioned by Bonhams)

H.R.H. Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester, wearing black dress and ermine-trimmed black cloak by Miss Sarah Biffin (Mrs. Wright) (auctioned by Bonhams)

The pleats of Princess Mary's bodice flare up and out to meet her gigot or imbesile sleeves in this Biffin portrait. She wears a plain ferroniere.

Keywords:  Biffin, Princess Mary (1776 - 1857), Welf family, Princess, Duchess, British, hurluberlu coiffure, neo hurluberlu coiffure, braided bun, ferroniere, off shoulder scoop neckline, modesty piece, pelisse bodice, puffed sleeves, wrap, fur, necklace


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