Lot Essay
Annabella Powlett Smith (1761-1825) was the daughter of the Rev. Richard Smith of Itchen, Hampshire, and Annabella Powlett, a grand-daughter of the Duke of Bolton. She married her cousin, Charles Townshend (1728-1810), at Lambeth Palace on 21st August 1777, aged 16. He was created Baron Bayning in 1797. Her daughter was also depicted by Gardner, in lot 159.
We are grateful to Neil Jeffares for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.
We are grateful to Neil Jeffares for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.