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Jewellery in the portraits at Lydiard Park by Dr Lynda Pidgeon, 2023

Jewellery in the portraits at Lydiard Park by Dr Lynda Pidgeon, 2023
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An article written by Dr Lynda Pidgeon to accompany 'Pearls to Paste' digital collection in this archive. The article particular references portraits of St.John ladies in the Lydiard House museum collection in the context of jewellery fashion and development.

Year:
2023
Creator:
Dr Lynda Pidgeon
Type:
Research Paper
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Dr Lynda Pidgeon
Last updated on:
Monday 6th February 2023

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