From Bonham's; image made slightly lighter by gogm to bring out chignon. Size fixed at 40 cm high at 28.35 pixels/cm.
Lady Mary's daughter is dressed as quite the little Lady with a vee waisted dress with bertha and puffed sleeves. Her son also wears a feminine garment as is de rigueur at the time. Lady Mary's coiffure is dominated by a chignon. Her hair is straight on top, probably with the aid of a sheer headpiece, matching her daughter's.
Keywords: 1655, Wright - John, Mary Villiers, Duchess, British, Villiers family, Stuart family, straight coiffure, hair jewelry, off shoulder scoop neckline, chemise, elbow length under-sleeves, elbow length notched over-sleeves, girdle, earrings, bracelets