Society children in fancy dress
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Society children in fancy dress
Imitating grown-ups, society children in fancy dress - photographs taken at a ball for children given by Lady Clementine Waring for her daughter, Miss Clematis Waring. Top left is the Hon. Rosemary Guest in a Velazquez dress, top right is Clematis in a dress of the Charles I period. Other costumes include Henry VIII, a bacchante, Robin Hood, Romeo, Anna Pavlova, a Pierrot and red Indians. Date: 1911
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Bacchante Ball Clematis Clementine Clown Fancy Guest Kids Pierrot Rosemary Velazquez Viii Waring Miss
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A Delightful Glimpse into the Past: Society Children in Historic Fancy Dress at Lady Clementine Waring's Ball (1911) This enchanting photograph captures a moment in time from over a century ago, showcasing a group of society children dressed in historic costumes at a fancy dress ball given by Lady Clementine Waring for her daughter, Miss Clematis Waring, in 1911. The top left image features the Hon. Rosemary Guest, dressed in a stunning Velazquez-inspired costume, while Clematis herself is depicted in the top right corner, wearing a dress reminiscent of the Charles I period. The historic costumes donned by these young revelers transport us back to an era long past. Among them, we find Henry VIII, a Bacchante, Robin Hood, Romeo, Anna Pavlova, a Pierrot, and even red Indians. Their elaborate and intricately detailed costumes reflect the children's creativity, imagination, and the influence of history on their upbringing. The ball, held in the height of Edwardian society, provided an opportunity for these children to explore the richness of history through their costumes and role-play. The images evoke a sense of wonder, nostalgia, and the joy of childhood, offering a glimpse into the past that continues to captivate us today. This photograph, taken over a hundred years ago, stands as a testament to the enduring allure of history and the importance of preserving the memories of our past. It serves as a reminder that, no matter the time or place, the spirit of play and the joy of dressing up remains an essential part of childhood.
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