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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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Detailed physical and stylistic descriptions of King Gustavus and Queen of Sweden by a long-time Stockholm resident, noting the king's resemblance to Charles XII and the queen's beauty akin to the Russian empress.
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The King of Sweden,—This unfortunate Prince bears a striking resemblance to the best portraits of Charles XII. and seems not to neglect the addition of similar habiliments; for really at the first glance you would think that the portrait of his renowned ancestor had walked from his canvas. He is thin, but well made; about the middle stature, pale. His mouth is well shaped, with small mustachios on his upper lip. and his hair cropped and without powder, is combed up from his forehead.
The Queen of Sweden.—This disconsolate princess is most interestingly beautiful, very much resembling her sister, the empress of Russia. She is fair, with expressive blue eyes, her features are fine. She dresses with exquisite taste. The last time she graced the stage-box at the theatre, her majesty wore her hair in light tresses over her brow and head, and looped up with a double diadem of Jewels. Her robe was embroidered, and on her breast she wore the badges, of the Order of St. Catharine.
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The following characters of Gustavus and the Queen, are drawn by a person who has resided for a long time at Stockholm. The King of Sweden is described as bearing a striking resemblance to portraits of Charles XII, thin but well made, about middle stature, pale, with a well-shaped mouth, small mustachios, and cropped unpowdered hair combed up from his forehead. The Queen of Sweden is described as interestingly beautiful, resembling her sister the empress of Russia, fair with expressive blue eyes, fine features, dressing with exquisite taste; last seen at the theatre wearing her hair in light tresses looped with a double diadem of jewels, an embroidered robe, and badges of the Order of St. Catharine on her breast.