Retouching photographs was actually a legitimate profession in itself; some would even say, an art form. It has to be remembered that it determines our (idealized) perception of how Royals actually looked to this very day. All that changed in the last hundred years is the technical process, not the basic effect nor the purpose.
--Previous Message-- : : Thank you Baxter !! I agree. : : And all that tweaking was done before they : had computer software. : : : --Previous Message-- : : I'm not sure she removed the necklace during : the sitting - or had it done afterwards. : : This is the same shot shown on page 194, : except the long necklace has been painted : out and her right cap sleeve brought up a : bit. : :