women at a social gathering in upper class society, England, 1850s. Steel engraving by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees’ Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour,, circa 1850

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Size: 4724px × 5124px
Location: England
Photo credit: © Lakeview Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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