Valsenter

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-18

Identity

A tall woman in Nice society whom Marie calls an "obélisque" (obelisk).

Diary References

1874

• March 18: Mentioned as example of Lambertye's type: "J'ai remarqué qu'il aime les obélisques, la Valsenter par exemple et plusieurs autres de ce genre" (I've noticed he likes obelisks, Valsenter for example and several others of this type).

Context

• One of several tall women Lambertye admires
• Marie uses "obélisque" to describe tall/statuesque women
• Shows Lambertye's preference pattern
• Part of Nice social circle

Related Entries

• #Lambertye - Who admires her type
• #Obelisque - Another tall woman

Research Notes

• Name possibly Germanic or Dutch
• "Obélisque" used as physical descriptor
• Marie's observation about men's preferences