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Miss CROKER

Main label on back:
'Miss CROKER' From the original picture by Sir THOMAS LAWRENCE, P.R.A.
Engraved by John Cother WEBB

Handwritten label 1 on back by Nesta HILL:
Noni's father William PENNELL
Consul at Brest in French Revolution, he helped Maria Theresa to escape to England, and was given a diamond ring by her, which uncle Follett Pennell always wore.

Handwritten label 2 on back by Nesta HILL:
Rosamund Hester Elizabeth PENNELL, daughter of William and Rosamund PENNELL and one of 20 children.
Reared by her sister Mrs. Croker and known until she was in her late teens as Miss Croker.
Married Sir George BARROW
Original painting sold by Uncle George PENNELL to the late Pierrepont MORGAN.
Presented at Court to George IV, who kissed her on each Cheek for her Beauty

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