Madame Howard "Leonine"
Rare image by Charles EISENMANN of Madame Howard who was first advertised in 1891 as "Leonine, A Living Woman With A Lion's Face." She wears a gorgeous crushed velvet dress with brocade, as well as over-the-top, enormous necklace with stone dangles and a matching belt and bracelet. (See detailed close-up below).
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