Photograph, Bessie Brown

Historical information

Elizabeth Mercer, born 23/8/1873 at Spring Hill, married David Brown of Chepstowe. They had two children, Vera and Roy. They also acted as foster parents to one of David Brown’s nieces, Verna Brown, whose mother died when Verna was quite young.
Elizabeth died at Skipton on 19/1/1940.

Physical description

Black and white copy of original photograph of a lady posing with her head turned to her right with her finger resting on left side of chin. She is wearing a dress with puffy long sleeves and ruching around the collar and cuffs. (nee Mercer)

Inscriptions & markings

"Bessie Brown nee Mercer"

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