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The Lady Godiva procession at Coventry, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Lady Godiva procession at Coventry, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Lady Godiva procession at Coventry, 1862. 'Lady Godiva was represented by Mdme. Letitia. The lady was dressed in silk fleshings [to simulate nudity], with a white satin petticoat fastened at the hips and reaching to the knees, the petticoat being profusely embroidered with silver lace. On her head she wore a countess's coronet set with brilliants, from which flowed a long white gossamer-lace veil, enveloping the whole of her person except the face and bosom; her hair was loose, and fell in large masses over her shoulders, and on her bosom she wore a large brooch in the shape of a star, composed of brilliants. She rode a milk-white steed, adorned with dark blue velvet trappings ornamented with gold, and on the four comers of the housings were large stars formed of brilliants, the other part of the trappings being similarly adorned. On each side rode a boy habited as a page, and two little girls in light blue satin dresses and hats with white plumes. After the lady came other children followers; then Leofric, Earl of Mercia, banners, pages, and followers. So great was the pressure of the crowd around her Ladyship's palfrey that it required the services of a body of strong men armed with stout cudgels to clear the way'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**A Regal Procession: Lady Godiva's Coventry Celebration, 1862**
In this photograph, taken in 1862, a reenactment of the legendary Lady Godiva procession unfolds before our eyes. The star of the show is none other than Mdme. Letitia as Lady Godiva herself, resplendent in silk fleshings and white satin petticoat embroidered with silver lace. Her majestic presence is complemented by her regal attire, including a countess's coronet set with brilliants and a flowing veil that envelops her entire person.
Lady Godiva rides majestically on a milk-white steed adorned with dark blue velvet trappings studded with gold stars. Flanking the noble lady are two pages and two little girls in light blue satin dresses, their hats topped with white plumes. A retinue of children follows Lady Godiva, accompanied by Leofric, Earl of Mercia, banners, pages, and attendants.
The photograph captures a moment from Coventry's rich history as the procession makes its way through the crowded streets. The sheer number of onlookers is so great that it requires the services of strong men armed with sturdy cudgels to clear a path for Lady Godiva's palfrey. This rare and fascinating glimpse into 19th-century England offers a unique opportunity to experience one of history's most enduring legends come alive in vivid detail.
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