Debutantes Collection (page 5)

Miss Anne Sutherland as a debutante by Madame Yevonde
Miss Anne Sutherland, daughter of Colonel Robert Sutherland (Poona Horse), pictured leading a bust of Julius Caesar by the nose

Miss Audrey Croft in her court presentation gown
Miss Audrey Croft, a former female golf champion, pictured in her court presentation gown in 1928. In both 1926 and 1927 she was the Middlesex champion

Dunlop advert featuring cars queueing up the Mall for the Co
Advertisement for Dunlop tyres, featuring one of the spectacles of the London Season, with a long queue of smart cars (sporting Dunlop tyres obviously), on the Mall in St

Debutantes about to be presented at court
Debutantes proceed through rooms at Buckingham Palace towards the ballroom where they will be presented to King George V and Queen Mary, thus signalling their entry into society. Date: 1930

Cars in the Mall bearing debs to court presentations
A familiar sight in central London during the Season - a long line of cars snaking its way up the Mall towards Buckingham Palace

Debutantes learning to curtsey, 1929
Debutantes of 1929 learning to curtsey under the guidance of Madame Vacani, in preparation for presentation at court. Date: 1929

Incidents of a debutantes first drawing room
Double page spread from the Illustrated London News depicting a series of scenes showing the process for a debutante to be presented to the Queen at court

A Vignette of the London Season
Two elegant young women discuss the number of invitations they have received to parties during the London Season of 1931. Date: 1931

Sphere suspenders advertisement
Advertisement for the Sphere Suspender Company of Leicester, suggesting they are the best choice for the elite of the Country when they are presented at court because of the smart lines imparted to

Miss Olwen Lloyd George in her court presentation gown
Miss Olwen Lloyd George, twenty-one year old daughter of David Lloyd George, at that time, Chancellor of the Exchequer and later Prime Minister

Dolly debs for the Berkeley Dress Show
A group of twenty girls chosen from 200 hopefuls to take part in the opening event of the London season, the Berkeley Dress Show (formerly the Berkeley Debutante Dress Show)

The Perfect Debutante by Adrian Porter
Front cover of The Perfect Debutante, a book of humorous verse and sketches from 1937 taking the reader through the hilarious pitfalls and pleasures of the social season

Debutantes at Queen Charlottes Ball
All in white with scarlet satin hearts around their necks (a gift from Schiaparelli), debutantes at the Queen Charlottes Ball of 1939. Date: 1939

Dancing to Tommy Kinsmans band at Quaglino s
A ball during the 1959 London Season held at Quaglinos in aid of the National Playing Fields Association and Surrey County Cricketers

Kissing her Majestys hand, learning to curtsey at court
A young woman is tutored in the art of gracefully dropping to a curtsey during her presentation at court at the school of Miss Cowper Coles

Duchess of Gloucester cuts cake, Queen Charlottes Ball
The Duchess of Gloucester (1901 -2004) cutting the giant cake holding 194 electric candles representing the number of years since the birth of Queen Charlotte at the ball named after her

Americans presented at court, 1938
Portrait of six lucky American girls chosen to be presented at court on 11 May 1938. This small number followed the announcement that only Americans domiciled in the UK could be considered for

Court gown by Isobel 1938
An elegant, streamlined court gown for presentation at their Majesties court in 1938 by Isobel. Note the traditional three feathers in the hair and the ostrich fan

A debutante gets ready for court presentation, 1880s
A 20th century impression of a young debutante getting ready to be presented at court. As two maids put the finishing touches to her dress, her mother beams at her proudly

A Presentation Party Dress, 1957
A dress and monkey jacket by California Cottons in pure silk of dark green spattered with pale flowers. The dress is sleeveless and would be perfect for cocktail parties. Date: 1957

A debutante arrives at the photographers, 1902
A debutante, having been presented at court at a royal drawing room at Buckingham Palace, arrives in the rain to have her picture taken at a photographers studio

The Debutantes Birthday Ball - Queen Charlotte s
Scenes at Grosvenor House for Queen Charlottes Ball, the pinnacle of the Season for a debutante by the 1950s, showing the girls arriving in their white dresses

Sketch front cover, the London Season 1950
Front cover of The Sketch magazine, May 1950, ushering in the London Season and showing a debutante hastily changing in between social engagements

Margaret Whigham on front cover of the Sketch
Miss Margaret Whigham drawn by society portraitist, Olive Snell on the front cover of The Sketch in 1930, the year of her coming out as a debutante

Beer Ball Participants
Washington, D.C.: April 4, 1933 These Washington debutantes will be participants in the Inaugural Beer Ball at the Washington Auditorium to celebrate the return of the foaming amber liquid

Miss Majorie Goschen
Marjorie Dora Goschen (born 1908), married name, Ling - daughter of director of the Bank of England, Kenneth Goschen. Pictured when she was presented at the second court of the Season in 1927

Finishing School for debutantes moves from abroad, 1939
A finishing school for wartime debutantes relocated from Florence to a large country house in Hampshire. Here, girls who would in peacetime have been sent abroad to learn a foreign language

Peggy Salaman in court dress
Peggy Salamon, 19 year old aviator, who broke the record for the flight from England to Cape Town, South Africa in 1931, in court dress as a debutante the year before. Date: 1931

Fashions for the 1927 debutante
A page of beautiful illustrations by Anne Rochester outlining the essential items required by the seasons debutante, inlcuding a georgette wrapper (dressing gown) patterened with cherries

1950S PARTY
An illustration depicting a party of debutante ball with several young ladies in full skirted dresses helping themselves to the buffet while predatory young men in tuxedos look smug

The Tatler, London Season Number 1956
Front cover of The Tatlers London Season Number featuring a stylised illustration showing couples in evening attire at a society ball

Garden Party at Palace
General view of the 8000 guests assembled in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The garden party was preceded by the last presentation party for debutantes

Last Presentations
Debutantes and their familes queue outside Buckingham Palace for the last court presentations to the Queen in March 1958

Queen Charlottes Ball
Debutantes dressed in traditional white line up during Queen Charlottes Ball, the highlight of the " season"

The Mall / Drawingroom Day
Carriages containing nervous debutantes line the Mall by St. Jamess Park in London as they await entry to Buckingham Palace to be presented to the Queen

Preparing for Court
A prospective debutante being instructed in the correct way to approach the King and Queen at a court presentation. A sheet acts as a train and two ladies sit on " thrones"

Drawing Room at Palace
Debutantes and ladies line up to be presented to Queen Victoria at a Buckingham Palace drawing room. Those who aren t daughters of peers kiss the monarchs hand

Kings First Reception
King Edward VIII receives the seasons debutantes during a garden party at Buckingham Palace, sitting under a Shamiana. Shame it rained

Debs Evening Frocks 1933
Debutantes practice their bowing wearing evening dress. The back view of the gowns are reflected in a mirror. Two of the gowns have cowl necklines

Debutantes Nurse their Bouquets

Debutante Learns to Bow
Experts in the manner and methods of bowing are busily engaged in instructing debutantes for the May Courts, which are to be held at Buckingham Palace

Presentation, 1892
Debutantes emerge from the Presence Chamber into the Green Drawing-Room at Buckingham Palace after being presented to Victoria

Debutantes at Court
Debutantes at Buckingham Palace, London, on their way to the Presence Chamber where they will be presented to Edward VII and Alexandra

Debutantes at Palace
Debutantes waiting to be received by royalty at Buckingham Palace, London

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"Unveiling Elegance: A Glimpse into the World of Debutantes" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of debutantes, where grace, poise, and refinement reign supreme. From historical figures like Cornelia Bradley Martin, who embodied regal allure as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots at the iconic Bradley-Martin Ball; to Primrose Phyllis Salt captured by Madame Yevonde's lens exuding timeless beauty; or Lady Elizabeth and Lady Rose Paget radiating elegance through Mme Yevonde's artistry. The grandeur continued with the resplendent Queen Charlotte's Ball of 1939, a celebration that epitomized sophistication and tradition. Cecil Beaton's mesmerizing photograph "Silver Soap Suds" showcased debutantes draped in opulent court gowns by Reville, capturing their ethereal charm for all eternity. As society eagerly awaited each new season of debuts, The Tatler cover tantalized readers with glimpses into fashionable soirées dedicated to these young ladies' introduction to high society. Reville court dress advertisements from 1927 further emphasized the importance placed on impeccable style during this pivotal moment in a young woman's life. Amongst them stood Miss Jennifer Stratton - an embodiment of gracefulness personified. Jacqueline Paravicini immortalized by Madame Yevonde exemplified both beauty and strength through her captivating portrait. And let us not forget Madame Vacani whose expertise ensured that every debutante glided effortlessly across dance floors throughout generations. Lastly, we cannot overlook the significance of The First Court of 1922 – an event etched in history as it marked countless young women taking their first steps towards adulthood amidst fanfare and admiration. Debutantes symbolize more than just social rituals; they embody dreams realized and futures embraced. Their journey is one filled with anticipation, preparation, and ultimately transformation – blossoming into confident, poised women ready to make their mark on the world.