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hi

can anyone give any info on this bust

dont know if its a known figure or not

any thoughts info appreciated

 

WAG - Queen Victoria when she was young?

 

interesting marie thanks, the face is quite a likeness

 

It was her hair that made me think of Victoria. When she was young she wore it covering her ears. Also, when young I believe she did dress in uniform on some occasions, that is what it looks like the figure in the bust is wearing.

 

Is there writing on this area of the bottom?

 

She's closer in time,I think, more late 19th - early 20th. I put a photo of the young Victoria on this Pinterest board for comparison with cameo portraits of women from the same period. Suspect this will be some woman respected for leadership/innovation in one of the fields allowed to women, like teaching or nursing.

Davey posted while I was writing, but we're both thinking along the same lines.

 

hi marie, there is writing, but i think its just a pencil scribble

 

i forgot to mention, the charity shop lady, said she 'thought' it might be florence nightenglale, but she wasnt sure, and doesn't look like it to me

 

agreed not florry !

 

I thought maybe Emily Bronte ? What a pretty face .

 

The shoulder epaulets and vest underneath have got me beat

 

Maybe Salvation Army?

 

Thought it was an effeminate English dude until I noticed he protruded at the front a little bit too much

 

It does look like young Victoria:

 

The clothing's not right, but Jenny Lind was wildly popular in her day, both for her singing and her charity.

 

it is a darn good likeness(or is that just me wanting it to be true!)

but the clothes i agree, just doesnt make sense

 

I have nothing of assistance to offer, but I can't make the first bit of sense out of that clothing.

 

"As the first female sovereign since the 18th century, Queen Victoria required a military uniform in her role as Head of the Armed Forces. Two of Queen Victoria’s military tunics survive. This tunic is based on masculine uniform but is feminised through the softened shoulder line and exaggerated waist and peplum, which also facilitated riding side-saddle. The wool felt hat has an upturned brim and is trimmed with dyed feathers."



https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/...-90-years-of-style-from-the-queens-wardrobe-3

This one does not include the epaulets, but it shows she did wear military style costume at times. Apparently few of her costumes have been preserved.

The costume designers of the recent historical series, "Victoria", did detailed research for their recreations. One scene shows Jenna Coleman as Victoria wearing a military style costume while reviewing British troops: