After Portraits by the English Masters, with Embellishment and Comment Willing, Thomson 1860-1898 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Some Old Time Beauties" by Thomson Willing is an illustrated collection focusing on historical portraits and the women they depict, crafted during the late 19th century. This work examines the lives and personalities of various beauties from English history, providing insights into their social status and influences. It likely aims to reveal not only their physical appearance as rendered by renowned artists but also the societal context in which these women lived. The book provides a series of essays on notable figures such as Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton, among others. Each section gives a brief overview of the subject's life, highlighting their personal stories, contributions to society, and the legacies preserved through their portraits. Willing’s writing delves into the allure of beauty, fame, and the intricacies of the social structures that supported these women's public personas, portraying them not just as subjects of art but as influential figures in their respective eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire -- Mary, Honorable Mrs. Graham -- Emma, Lady Hamilton -- Mrs. Sheridan -- Marguerite, Countess Blessington -- Mary Isabella, Duchess of Rutland -- Lavinia, Countess Spencer -- Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton -- Maria, Countess of Coventry -- Elizabeth, Countess Grosvenor. Release date is 2005-06-16 E-text prepared by Afra Ullah, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Biography Women -- Biography DA Original publication data not identified 04025874 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16079 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16079 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133357.0 16079