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Group portrait including Edmund Lincoln Baylies (seated centre) and Ruth Payson (Mrs. E. L
MNY381614 Group portrait including Edmund Lincoln Baylies (seated centre) and Ruth Payson (Mrs. E.L.) Baylies (standing third from right) at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, New York, January 31, 1905 (silver gelatin print) 88: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; by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
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Breeches Choker Decadence Decadent Elite Gilded Age Moneyed Opulence Themed White Tie B W Photo Black And White Photograph Fancy Dress
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This photograph captures a moment in time at the James Hazen Hyde Ball, held in New York on January 31,1905. The group portrait showcases an array of individuals dressed to impress in their opulent c18th French-themed costumes. Seated at the center is Edmund Lincoln Baylies, exuding an air of confidence and sophistication. Standing third from the right is Ruth Payson (Mrs. E. L. ) Baylies, radiating elegance and grace. The ball itself was hosted by James Hazen Hyde, a prominent American millionaire socialite who inherited majority shares in the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Known for his extravagant lifestyle, Hyde spared no expense when it came to organizing this lavish event that filled two ballrooms at Sherrys Hotel. However, beneath all the glamour and decadence lies a tale of scandal and downfall. Just months after this grand celebration, Equitable Life Assurance Society descended into chaos as Hyde faced accusations of being too frivolous to run such a prestigious insurance company. This silver gelatin print serves as both a testament to the gilded age's excesses and a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change. Preserved by the Museum of the City of New York, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era defined by wealth, privilege, and ultimately its own demise.
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