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Dancing at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, New York, January 31, 1905 (silver gelatin print)
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Dancing at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, New York, January 31, 1905 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381615 Dancing at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, New York, January 31, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: James Hazen Hyde (1876-1959) American millionaire socialite who inherited majority shares in the Equitable Life Assurance Society; His opulent New Years Eve party of 1905 had a c18th French motif and filled two ballrooms at Sherrys Hotel; Equitable subsided into chaos later that year after Hyde was accused of being too frivolous to run an insurance company; ); eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22922064
© Museum of the City of New York / Bridgeman Images
Decadence Decadent Garland Garlands Gilded Age Opulence Pierrot Ruff Themed B W Photo Black And White Photograph Fancy Dress
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This photograph captures a moment of opulence and decadence at the James Hazen Hyde Ball in New York on January 31,1905. The silver gelatin print by Byron Company showcases the grandeur of this extravagant event, which was held at Sherrys Hotel. The ballroom is adorned with garlands and filled with guests dressed in elaborate costumes, transporting us back to the gilded age of American society. Men donning ruffs and women wearing fancy dress create a visual spectacle that epitomizes the theme of the evening - an 18th-century French motif. At the center of attention is James Hazen Hyde himself, an American millionaire socialite who inherited majority shares in Equitable Life Assurance Society. Known for his flamboyant lifestyle, Hyde spared no expense in organizing this lavish New Year's Eve party. However, beneath all the glamour lies a tale of downfall. Later that year, Equitable Life Assurance Society fell into chaos as Hyde faced accusations of being too frivolous to run an insurance company. Nevertheless, this photograph remains as a testament to an era defined by excess and extravagance. It serves as a reminder of both the allure and consequences associated with indulgence during America's gilded age.
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