Lady Diana Cooper (Diana (née Manners), Viscountess Norwich) as 'Charity' at The Living Poster Ball
1 portrait of Lady Diana Cooper (Diana (née Manners), Viscountess Norwich)
Lady Diana Cooper (Diana (née Manners), Viscountess Norwich) as 'Charity' at The Living Poster Ball
by Sasha (Alexander Stewart)
halftone reproduction tear sheet, published 16 July 1930
9 in. x 7 5/8 in. (228 mm x 193 mm) image size
Given by Terence Pepper, 1996
Photographs Collection
NPG x137072
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- Lady Diana Cooper (Diana (née Manners), Viscountess Norwich) (1892-1986), Actress and writer; wife of 1st Viscount Norwich; daughter of 8th Duke of Rutland. Sitter associated with 39 portraits.
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- Sasha (Alexander Stewart) (1892-1953), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 73 portraits.
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