ca. 1575 Lady Frances Sidney (1531–1589), Countess of Sussex, Foundress of Sidney Sussex College attributed to George Gower (Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK)

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From artuk.org; removed linear flaws in background with Photoshop and filled in shadows. Also posted to the Middle 1500s - 1500 to 1550 Album here.

ca. 1575 Lady Frances Sidney (1531–1589), Countess of Sussex, Foundress of Sidney Sussex College attributed to George Gower (Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK) From artuk.org removed linear flaws in bckgnd

This dress appears to have a triangular front or panels resembling female costumes in The Jetsons. The ruff dips in the center suggesting it is tied on separately from the dress.

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Feb 6, 2019 at 11:22 PM
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