Willis [sic], Mrs
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Sitter: Mrs. John North Willys, née Isobel Van Wie (d 1945).

Biog: m (1907) John North Willys, American motor-car magnate (later US Ambassador to Poland); div. 1934

Date: 8 June 1928.

Occasion: The Court, 12 June 1928: presented by Mrs. Houghton, wife of the American Ambassador.

Location: The Lafayette Studio, 160 New Bond Street, London, W.

Descr: FL seated.

Costume: Court dress:

"A gown of fine white net, embroidered with diamanté and crystals, over palest flesh colour. A train of silver lamé, embroidered with diamanté, and lined with palest pink satin. A pale pink feather fan" (see: The Times, 13 June 1928, p 11c).

Costume Designer: -

Costume Supplier: -

Jewellery: Diamond tiara; diamond earings; pearls.

Furniture & Props: Painted backdrop; Rococo highbacked armchair.

Evidence of photographer at work: -

No of poses: 2.

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References:

Biog: -

Occasion: The Times, 14 June 1928, p 11d.

Costume: The Times, 13 June 1928, p 11c; The Sketch, 20 June 1928, p 616b.

Costume Designer: -

Costume Supplier: -

Jewellery: The Times, 13 June 1928, p 11c; The Sketch, 20 June 1928, p 616b.

Reproduced: (versions) The Morning Post, 14 June 1928, p 7; The Sketch, 20 June 1928, p 616.