AAC in '13: Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Van Dyck - Arkansas Times
Five strands of pearls about neck, transparent gauze fichu with embroidered edge covering decolletage, pretty pink silk gown, bow at elbow length sleeve to draw attention to three tiers of delicate lace ruffles (engageantes), black velvet band around wrist (possibly with miniature portrait - out of view), gossamer thin embroidered apron - the fashionable accoutrement for fashionable ladies! Black silk shoes with gold/brass buckle. Detail: Mary, Countess Howe, 1763, Thomas Gainsborough