Restored Portrait of Mary Knowles

Darrin Baines · 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Restored portrait of Mary Knowles (1733–1807), English Quaker poet, writer, and intellectual. This restored version presents a profile likeness of Knowles in traditional Quaker attire, including a bonnet and shawl characteristic of eighteenth-century Quaker dress. Knowles was known for her literary works, religious writings, and participation in the intellectual culture of Georgian Britain. The restoration enhances the clarity and color of the original engraved portrait while preserving its historical character.