This is the lady who greeted us at the historic home of Martinsburg's founder. I admired her dress, and she explained that it was originally her daughter's dress. She added the lace, which she took from a curtain.
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I'm a bit out of the loop (got a bit of catching up to do), but this lady looks quite amazing; like a kind of friendly ghost.
ReplyDeleteShe has the most luminous smile!
ReplyDeleteI like folks who live history. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteYes, she is a Lady! Fantastic seen with your Camera for WatW!
ReplyDeletePretty lady, the lace is lovely. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderfully wise face. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteNice black and white portrait!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful portrait and very resourceful of the lady to add lace to the dress.
ReplyDeleteFunny and sympathetic portrait!
ReplyDeleteWow - she is perfect to bring the visit to life, how lovely!
ReplyDeleteWren x
Rather like someone you expect to see in Williamsburg!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy places where the people dress like that in period costumes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty smile that lady had... She looked as if she was enjoying being there and talking to all of you.... NEAT dress.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Wonderful photo, I love all the lace on her dress.
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonder photo. How clever to add the dress.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great shot!