ca. mid 19th century (published)
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Print depicting Miss Fairbrother (Sarah 'Louisa' Fairbrother) in role in a ballet, engraved by Mourilyan & Casey, published by Thomas C. Lewis & Co.
Louisa Fairbrother was born Sarah Fairbrother in 1816. She was an actress and dancer who became the mistress of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, grandson of George III. In 1847 she and Prince George contracted an illegal marriage.
Louisa Fairbrother was born Sarah Fairbrother in 1816. She was an actress and dancer who became the mistress of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, grandson of George III. In 1847 she and Prince George contracted an illegal marriage.
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Materials and techniques | Hand coloured lithograph |
Brief description | Print depicting Miss Fairbrother (Sarah 'Louisa' Fairbrother) in role in a ballet, engraved by Mourilyan & Casey, published by Thomas C. Lewis & Co. |
Physical description | Print depicting Louisa Fairbrother in role in a ballet. She wears a yellow dress and holds a blue and white scarf above her head. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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Summary | Print depicting Miss Fairbrother (Sarah 'Louisa' Fairbrother) in role in a ballet, engraved by Mourilyan & Casey, published by Thomas C. Lewis & Co. Louisa Fairbrother was born Sarah Fairbrother in 1816. She was an actress and dancer who became the mistress of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, grandson of George III. In 1847 she and Prince George contracted an illegal marriage. |
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Accession number | S.416-2011 |
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Record created | May 24, 2011 |
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