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Her Majesty at the Ball of the Turkish Embassy, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Her Majesty at the Ball of the Turkish Embassy, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty at the Ball of the Turkish Embassy, 1856. Queen Victoria is entertained by...his Excellency Musurus Bey, the Ambassador of the Ottoman Porte, and Madame Musurus...the ball-room [was] fitted up in the Eastern fashion. The floor was of exquisite Swiss parqueterie, introduced into this country by Messrs. Arrowsmith...The walls were hung with a golden fabric, the draperies were of amber. On a dais, laid with crimson velvet and fringed with gold, was a throne with the regal crown richly embroidered, and chairs of state in crimson velvet and gold. Here her Majesty took her seat to receive the assembled guests. At each end of the saloon was a vast mirror, extending from the roof to the floor. Behind the Royal throne and dais was a rich bank of flowers, terminating in a golden pillar on each side, supporting a porphyry vase filled with delicately-hued flowers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Her Majesty at the Ball of the Turkish Embassy, 1856: An Unforgettable Evening of Eastern Splendor This photograph captures a moment from an extraordinary evening at the Turkish Embassy in London during 1856. The regal figure of Queen Victoria graces the room, surrounded by the opulence and allure of the Eastern world. She is being entertained by His Excellency Musurus Bey, the Ambassador of the Ottoman Porte, and his wife, Madame Musurus. The ballroom, a marvel of Eastern design, was a stunning sight to behold. The floor, made of exquisite Swiss parqueterie, was a testament to the craftsmanship that had been introduced into the country by Messrs. Arrowsmith. The walls were adorned with a golden fabric, while the draperies were of amber, adding a rich and warm glow to the room. At the center of the room stood a throne, its regal crown richly embroidered, with chairs of state in crimson velvet and gold. Here, Queen Victoria took her seat to receive the assembled guests, basking in the grandeur of the occasion. Behind the royal throne and dais was a rich bank of flowers, terminating in a golden pillar on each side, supporting a porphyry vase filled with delicately-hued blooms. Two vast mirrors, extending from the roof to the floor, reflected the splendor of the scene, creating an illusion of infinite space. This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where diplomacy, culture, and opulence intertwined to create an unforgettable evening.
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