Georgiana Cavendish née Spencer Duchess of Devonshire 7 June 1757 - 30 March 1806
Explore our historic Georgian townhouse No.1 Royal Crescent No. 1 Royal Crescent has been decorated and furnished as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. The rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that form the museum collection. We are also very fortunate to have a number of objects…
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Kartlian and imeretian dresses
Georgian portrait miniature of a lady believed to be Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, (1757-1807) a cameo of a Gentleman around her neck; Henry Burch
Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire wearing the chemise a la reine, by John Downman (1780's)
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Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, 1783 Thomas Gainsborough (1727 - 1788)
Georgiana Cavendish's other obsession was for Whig politics. The anti-crown creed of this group was to represent liberty against tyranny. Hated by King George III, the Whigs were headed by the duke's Cavendish family, the Spencers, and the Portlands, and because of Georgiana's natural flair for the limelight, it fell to her to be the Whig's chief hostess.
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William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire – by Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787) – c.1768.
Swooning on the frocks
