1775 Lolotte Forssberg Waist Coat Panel 1770s Marie Sophie von La Roche

Marie Sophie von La Roche (1730–1807) was a German novelist and one of the first financially independent female writers in Europe

as well as a fine leafy border suitable for creating an elegant front edge

and practical day dresses during the romantic early Victorian period

The young lady's life was peaceful at first but apparently she was at least somewhat aware of her husband plans

1775 Lolotte Forssberg Waist Coat Panel 1770s Marie Sophie von La RocheFredrika Charlotta "Lolotte" Forssberg, or Forsberg, born 1766, was a Swedish court lady. She was designated as the secret legitimate daughter of King Adolf Fredrik and Lovisa Ulrika, but is in fact believed to have been the illegitimate daughter of Adolf Fredrik and Ulrica Elisabeth von Liewen. Lolotte Forssberg became one of the most talked about people of her time when Sofia Albertina publicly tried to have her recognized as her legitimate sister,