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Fine Art Print : Queen Charlottes Ball, 1934
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Queen Charlottes Ball, 1934
The ceremony of cutting the cake performed by HRH Princess Arthur of Connaught (formerly Princess Alexandra of Fife), at Queen Charlottes Ball. As the Princess advanced, 150 debutantes, the maids-in-waiting (last years debutantes) and the dames d honneur all curtseyed in absolute unity. Queen Charlottes Ball was the highlight of the debutantes season. Named in honour of George IIIs Queen and following the traditions of her birthday celebrations, all the girls who attended dressed in white. It was revived by Lady Howard de Walden in 1925 and raised money for the maternity hospital named after Queen Charlotte. The huge cake carried a large number of candles representing the number of years since the Queens birth. Date: 1934
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Arthur Ball Cake Ceremony Charlottes Coming Connaught Curtsey Curtseying Cutting Debs Debutante Debutantes Maids Ritual Season Tradition Traditions Waiting
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Queen Charlotte's Ball, 1934. This stunning image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, captures HRH Princess Arthur of Connaught (formerly Princess Alexandra of Fife) gracefully performing the ceremony of cutting the cake at the esteemed event. Our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints are meticulously reproduced to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of the original artwork, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office. Bring a touch of history and timeless sophistication to your space with this exceptional piece.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This enchanting photograph captures a moment from Queen Charlotte's Ball in 1934, an elegant and time-honored tradition of London society. In the heart of the scene, Her Royal Highness Princess Arthur of Connaught, formerly Princess Alexandra of Fife, advances towards the grand cake, surrounded by the splendor of the event. The Princess, dressed in regal attire, is greeted by a sea of curtseying debutantes, maids-in-waiting, and dames d'honneur, all dressed in white, reflecting the longstanding custom of the debutante season. Queen Charlotte's Ball was a highlight of the social calendar, revived in 1925 by Lady Howard de Walden to raise funds for the Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital. The event paid tribute to the traditions of George III's Queen, whose birthday celebrations inspired the debutante season. The cake, adorned with a large number of candles, symbolized the number of years since the Queen's birth. The ritualistic curtseying of the debutantes, a testament to the rich history and tradition of the event, is a sight to behold. The elegance, grace, and unity of the young women, dressed in their debutante gowns, add to the allure of this moment in time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the charm and grandeur of the 1930s, a time when tradition and society intertwined to create unforgettable memories.
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