Marchioness of Headfort with daughter in uniform, WW1
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Marchioness of Headfort with daughter in uniform, WW1
The Marchioness of Headfort, formerly known to playgoers as Miss Rose (Rosie) Boote of the Gaiety Theatre, London. She married the Marquess in April 1901, and her son became the Earl of Bective. Pictured here at her home, Headfort House in Co. Meath with her daughter Lady Millicent Taylour who is wearing a miniature military uniform. The Tatler reports that she is a most energetic worker on behalf of our troops and is collecting and working on behalf of the Co. Meath Fund for Soldiers and Sailors. Date: 1915
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Actresses Boote Headfort Marchioness Meath Millicent Outfit Patriotic Patriotism Peerage Rosie Taylour
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Marchioness of Headfort, nee Rosie Boote, a beloved actress from the Gaiety Theatre in London, in a poignant moment with her daughter Lady Millicent Taylour at their esteemed residence, Headfort House, in County Meath, Ireland. The year was 1915, and the world was embroiled in the devastating conflict of World War I. The Marchioness, who had married the Marquess in 1901 and had a son who would later become the Earl of Bective, is depicted here in her role as a dedicated and energetic supporter of the troops. She is reportedly working tirelessly on behalf of the County Meath Fund for Soldiers and Sailors, a testament to her unwavering patriotism. In this image, her daughter, Lady Millicent, proudly dons a miniature military uniform, mirroring the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers on the frontlines. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of the era, with the Marchioness and her daughter embodying the resilience and determination of the British people during the tumultuous time of World War I.
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