Joanne Major

Etienne Daly has been researching the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle for a decade now. In that time, he has uncovered some fascinating facts to add to those already known.

Recently, Etienne Daly commissioned a miniature portrait of Dido, in the style of Andrew Plimer. He chose Edwina Hannam to paint this miniature, and I'm delighted that Etienne has permitted me to share it on my blog. It gives a wonderful insight into how Dido may have looked a few years on from the portrait above. Also, how she may have appeared wearing a powdered peruke, so fashionable at the time.