Sitter: Mrs. George Knowles, formely Mrs. Dormer, née Beatrice E. Maunder ( ). Biog: Daughter of George Maunder, of Rangitikei, New Zeland; m. 1stly (?) Mr. Dormer; m. 2ndly (1920), as his 2nd wife, George Knowles, barrister. Date: 8 June 1922. Occasion: The Court, 8 June 1922: presented by Lady Allen. Location: The Lafayette Studio, 160 New Bond Street, London, W. Descr: FL standing. Costume: Court dress: "A gown of coral tulle embroidered with coral and silver beads, with a train to match" (see: The Times, 9 June 1922, p 12b). Costume Supplier: Paquin. Jewellery: - Furniture & Props: Painted backdrop. Photographer: Lafayette Ltd., 179 New Bond Street, London. Evidence of photographer at work: Clamp visible behind the sitter. No of poses: 2.
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on using or requesting copies of any images References: Biog: Kelly's Handbook, 1929 [husband's entry]. Occasion: The Times, 10 June 1922, p 11c; The Court Journal, 16 June 1922, p 302b. Costume: The Times, 9 June 1922, p 12b. Costume Supplier: The Times, 9 June 1922, p 12b. Jewellery: - Reproduced: - Additional Information: - Acknowledgements: - |
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