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James Innes-Ker in Plantagenet costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843)
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James Innes-Ker in Plantagenet costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843)
James Innes-Ker in Plantagenet costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843). British peer James Innes-Ker, 6th Duke of Roxburghe (1816-1879) in chain mail and crown. Members of the Royal Household were expected to wear dress of the Plantagenet period (c1154-1485), although other guests could wear costumes of their own choosing. The costumes were designed under the supervision of James Robinson Planche and were specifically intended to give work to the declining Spitalfields silk industry. The ball of 1842, held at Buckingham Palace in London, was the first of three costume balls held by Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort. The second, on 6 June 1845, was in early Georgian dress, while the third, on 13 June 1851, was in the style of the Restoration. From " Souvenir of the Bal Costume, given by H.M. Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, May 12, 1842 / drawings from the original dresses by Coke Smyth; letterpress by J.R. Planche", 1843. [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co, London, 1843]
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This print captures James Innes-Ker, the 6th Duke of Roxburghe, dressed in an exquisite Plantagenet costume for Queen Victoria's Bal Costume on May 12,1842. The British peer is adorned in chain mail and a majestic crown, embodying the grandeur and elegance of the era. During this extravagant event held at Buckingham Palace in London, members of the Royal Household were required to don attire from the Plantagenet period (c1154-1485), while other guests had freedom to choose their own costumes. These remarkable outfits were meticulously designed under the supervision of James Robinson Planche with a specific purpose - to provide employment opportunities for Spitalfields silk industry which was experiencing decline. The ball itself marked the first of three magnificent costume balls hosted by Queen Victoria and her beloved Prince Consort Albert. Subsequent events showcased early Georgian dress in 1845 and Restoration style in 1851. Each occasion served as a celebration of history, fashion, and creativity. Preserved within this print from "Souvenir of the Bal Costume" by John Richard Coke Smyth are not only stunning visuals but also glimpses into an era where opulence reigned supreme. It serves as a testament to Queen Victoria's love for pageantry and her desire to support local industries through these elaborate affairs. Through this image, we are transported back in time to witness a momentous occasion that brought together royalty, nobility, and artistic craftsmanship - all encapsulated within one mesmerizing photograph.
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