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Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)
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Victorian woman (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian woman, probably a member of the Polhill-Turner family of Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire. Seen here in a studio photograph, leaning on the back of a chair, wearing a light-coloured dress
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This evocative photograph captures the elegant and refined demeanor of an upper class Victorian woman, believed to be a member of the Polhill-Turner family residing at Howbury Hall in Renhold, Bedfordshire during the late 1800s. The woman is depicted in the studio, dressed in a light-colored, full-skirted gown, with a delicate velvet bodice and a high neckline adorned with intricate lace detailing. Her hair is styled in an elaborate parting, cascading over her shoulders in soft curls. She leans nonchalantly against the back of an ornate, upholstered chair, its richly carved wooden frame and intricate woodwork a testament to the wealth and status of her family. A small, wooden desk or escritoire, complete with ink pot and quill, sits nearby, hinting at her literate and educated background. The room is furnished with a center table, displaying a pot of flowers, and a skirted table, suggesting a domestic and nurturing role. The Victorian era was a time of grandeur and opulence, and this photograph encapsulates the style and sophistication of the aristocracy and gentry. The woman's attire, the furnishings, and the overall ambiance of the scene transport us back to a bygone era, inviting us to ponder the lives of the landed elite during the 1860s in Bedfordshire, England.
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