Mrs Lessingham in the character of Silvia
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows Mrs. Lessingham dressed as Silvia, a character from a Shakespeare play. The image is crisp and detailed. A curtain frames her left side. She wears a fancy dress and holds a letter. This was made to look like a stage costume. The print was part of a collection meant for theater lovers. It shows how people dressed for plays back then. See it at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
