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Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a coach
Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a gate, 19th century. Betsey Shannon and Lucy Somersville kiss and hug outside Beldon Hall. A coachman with greatcoat and whip waits by the stagecoach laden with luggage. Miss Shannons arrival at Baldon Hall. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz) from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1865
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This hand-colored steel engraving, titled 'Ladies in Crinolines Embracing in Front of a Coach' by Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz), depicts an affectionate moment between two ladies, Betsey Shannon and Lucy Somersville, outside Beldon Hall during the 19th century. The scene is set against the backdrop of a coachman in a greatcoat and whip, waiting by a stagecoach laden with luggage. The ladies' extravagant crinolines, a fashionable accessory of the Victorian era, add to the elegance and grandeur of the moment. As Miss Shannon arrives at Baldon Hall, the ladies' warm embrace seems to suggest a long-awaited reunion. The servants, including footmen and a groom, can be seen in the background, attending to the coach and its contents. The inviting dining room, with its screened entrance and leftover food, including cake, pie, hamhock, and bottles of wine and claret, hints at the opulence and indulgence of the era. The engraving, taken from Robert Smith Surtees' novel 'Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds', is a delightful caricature of the time, filled with comical humor and uprising spirit. The top hats and overtime of the servants, as well as the revolution in fashion and societal norms, are all reflected in this charming illustration. This engraving is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and their servants during the Victorian era.
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