The Duchess of Westminster learning to ski
Constance Edwina (nee Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster. Pictured Murren in the Swiss Alps, being taught to ski by Mr De Lapp. The Tatler, which printed this picture, commented that she was also receiving lessons from Prince Antoine Bibesco, and says, rather obsequiously, she will doubtless, having a talent for games, exceed in this as in other things
Picture No
11768558
Media ID
46076004
Size
4421px x 5880px
(4.3MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Unattributed photograph in The Tatler', 17 January 1912, page 83
Date
1912
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