Mrs. Frederica Weichsel singing at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, late 18th century. Mother of Elizabeth Billington, Mrs. Weichsel appeared at Vauxhall for 22 seasons between 1765-1775 before her death in 6 January 1786. Copperplate engraving from The Vocal Magazine, published by J. Bew, London, 1778.

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