This woman seems possibly to be an aristocrat or of a royal family. Notice the upswept coif of hair and the intricate braidwork. Then as you see her dress, you can tell that this woman was from a very well to do family. On the back it is written Painted by A R BURT Chester July 1822. ( I added a photo in case you can make it out better) . This artist is Albin Roberts Burt ( 1784-1842). There are 6 of his portraits in the National portrait Gallery of London. Around her shoulders she wears a soft tulle lace collar with a red ruby clasp. She also wears a lace shawl around her shoulders, below that. The frame is a blackened crackle wood and the gilt bale that holds the photo in is really fancy. The glass is not flat, but slightly rounded out and hand cut.Ask about our ten percent off special before you buy, it could save you a lot of money.

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