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Canvas Print : Mrs McCorquodale (Barbara Cartland) dressed as champagne
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Mrs McCorquodale (Barbara Cartland) dressed as champagne
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist. Photographed here in a sparkling champagne dress, part of a living Christmas dinner set of fancy dress at the Santa Claus Ball held at the Kit-Cat club on 18 December 1929 in aid of Queen Charlottes Hospital National Mother-Saving Campaign. The ball featured a pageant on the theme of Queen Charlottes Christmas Dinner where well-known Society beauties were disguised as different courses, wine, spirits and puddings! The dresses were designed by the artist Mrs Peter Baxendale and the event was organised by Barbara herself. Date: 1929
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Ball Barbara Cartland Champagne Dressed Fancy Jan17 Mccorquodale Pageant Socialite
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, the renowned British novelist, Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland, also known as Mrs. Barbara McCorquodale, is seen radiating charm and elegance as she dons an extraordinary champagne costume at the Santa Claus Ball held on 18 December 1929. The event, organized by Mrs. McCorquodale herself, was a living Christmas dinner set of fancy dress in aid of Queen Charlotte's Hospital National Mother-Saving Campaign. The pageant, themed around Queen Charlotte's Christmas Dinner, featured well-known Society beauties disguised as various courses, wines, spirits, and puddings. The captivating champagne dress worn by Mrs. McCorquodale was designed by the talented artist Mrs. Peter Baxendale, adding an extra touch of glamour to the already extravagant affair. The image captures the essence of the festive spirit and the playful nature of the event, with Mrs. McCorquodale's sparkling dress reflecting the essence of the bubbly beverage it represents. The Santa Claus Ball was a socialite's dream, bringing together the crème de la crème of society for an unforgettable evening of fun, fashion, and fundraising. This photograph is a testament to the vibrant social scene of the time, where fashion and philanthropy intertwined, and where the spirit of Christmas was celebrated in the most extraordinary ways. Mrs. McCorquodale's champagne costume remains an iconic moment in the history of fancy dress balls and a reminder of the enchanting world of high society in the late 1920s.
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