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Shebbeare, Elizabeth - first wife of Charles William Le Geyt

Half length portrait of woman looking to right, in 18th century costume - green dress - with grey hair piled high, drop earrings and pearls around throat. Dark background.

Reference SJA/0000/00439
Date 1770 Jane Edwards identifies dress as typical of 1770s, especially wearing of hair and necklet.
Object name Painting
Names Le Geyt, Charles William
Le Geyt, Elizabeth, née Shebbeare
Category Portrait
Extent and Format Height 76 Cm
Width 63 Cm
Max height 092 Cm
Max width 080 Cm
Max depth 008 Cm
Inscription ascription Label, centre base frame/Title..given by Miss A A Le Geyt 1937
Creator Painter: English School