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Album of King Edward VII's lover Lillie Langtry is uncovered

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Album of King Edward VII's lover Lillie Langtry is uncovered

Post by Mythica » Wed April 17th, 2013, 11:19 am

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ction.html
- Set of historic pictures of 19th Century actress and socialite set to sell for £7,000
- Signed black and white portraits are being sold by a private collector in new York
- Artifact of one of the most famous women of the time
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Post by Lisa » Wed April 17th, 2013, 1:42 pm

She looks like a doll in the last photo!
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Post by Divia » Wed April 17th, 2013, 9:29 pm

Oh the dresses! :eek:
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