Liberty and Fame introducing Female Patriotism to Britania Finish:Float frame sitting on the grass

sitting on the grass

known as a crinoline

with groups of figures and families

Admiral Rodney is on the left

Liberty and Fame introducing Female Patriotism to Britania Finish:Float frame sitting on the grass'Liberty and Fame introducing Female Patriotism to Britania', 1784. Britannia, seated on a throne holding out a laurel wreath towards the Duchess of Devonshire, who is being led towards her by Liberty and Fame. The British lion is lying at Britannia's feet. Beneath the title is etched 'She smiles Infused with a fortitude from Heaven. Vide Shakespears Tempest. Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was politically very active, supporting and