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The Ladies of Llangollen, postcard
Person / Body: J. Salmon Ltd.
Black and white postcard showing an illustration of 'The Ladies of Llangollen'. Series No. 16185. Postmarked Chester 1910.
The Ladies of Llangollen are probably the most famous lesbian couple in history. Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby fled Ireland when their families tried to separate them. They lived together at Plas Newydd in Llangollen for over fifty years.
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Image: © Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F97.35.291
Creation/Production
J. Salmon Ltd.
Role: publisher
Date: 1910 (circa)
Acquisition
Donation, 25/6/1997
Measurements
length (mm):139
width (mm):89
Material
card
Location
In store
Categories
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