Nancy Parsons, "the Female Pilot," 18th century courtesan.


Nancy Parsons, "the Female Pilot," was an 18th century courtesan who famously appeared in high society with the Duke of Grafton, then Prime Minister, and later married Viscount Maynard and was painted by Gainsborough. No. VII in a series of copperplate portraits of 18th century beauties from "Town and Country" magazine.


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Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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