Was famous for her long hair? It is said to reach the ground, despite her being tall. The family tradition has it that she was also very beautiful and elegant.
This lady had the honour of dancing with His Royal Highness, Prince Luís, during his visit to Madeira, at the ball at the São Pedro Palace, offered by the Counts of Carvalhal.
“Among the many dance partners that His Highness chose, we are reminded of the Honourable Countess of Carvalhal, Thereza da Câmara Leme, and her sister Lecopoldina Perestrello da Câmara, Carlota Jervis da Câmara Leme, Eugénia Telles de Menezes, etc.
Excerpt from the article “A carta do meu trisavô”, published in Voz da Madeira, 11 August 1950.