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Medium - oil on canvas

Measurements - H 123 x W 101 cm

Purchased 1992

Granddaughter of Barbara St John & mistress of King Charles II

Year:: c. 1665

Artist:: Peter Lely (1618-1680)

Type:: Portrait

Location:: State Bedroom, Lydiard House

Owner:: Swindon Borough Council

Reference:: Lyd 1993/048

Copyright:: Lydiard House

Credit:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Last updated on:: Saturday 11th September 2021

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