Marian Alford

Marian Alford

Marianne Margaret Egerton, Viscountess Alford, generally known as Lady Marian Alford,[1] (1817–1888), was an English artist, art patron, and author. She was known for her work with the Royal School of Art Needlework, and for writing a history of needlework.

  1. ^ Surtees, Virginia. "Egerton, Marianne Margaret, Viscountess Alford (1817–1888)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/342. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)