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Photograph of illustration of 'The Ladies of Llangollen'. Mounted with photographers details printed on reverse.
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.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
59.344.3
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Ponsonby, Sarah
Association Type:
Associated Person/Body: Butler, Eleanor Charlotte
Association Type:
Creation/Production
Lettsome & Sons
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 107
Width
(mm): 65
Material
card
Location
In store
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