Reference code
HU/7/29ii
Title
Elizabeth Humphry, Seal, to Ozias Humphry, Prince of Wales's Hotel, Sloan Street, Chelsea
Date
16 Nov 1808
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
Provides family news. Mrs. Nouaille is having her portrait painted by
Oliver, and her Uncle intends to have all his sons and daughters painted. So far the pictures are very like and they are pleased to find Oliver "was
Opie's only pupil". Her
father has dined with
Earl Camden and a large company of gentlemen. Her sister goes to Mrs Nouaille soon to learn shoemaking, "the favourite employment with all the great ladies."