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Dacia by Madame Yevonde
Miss D. Allwood, aka the dancer Dacia, well-known for her lead dancing role in the popular wartime musical, Chu Chin Chow. Appearing in The Sketch at the time her engagement to Colonel Critchley Salmonson of the Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment was announced. Date: 1919
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Media ID 14241702
© Yevonde Portrait Archive/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library
Chin Chow Critchley Dacia Dancer Dancers Engagement Lead Madame Muff Yevonde 1919 Miss
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of glamour and nostalgia to your mailbox with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Greeting Cards. Featuring the iconic image of "Dacia by Madame Yevonde," this beautiful card showcases Miss D. Allwood, also known as the dancer Dacia, in her lead role in the wartime musical, Chu Chin Chow. This elegant and timeless design is perfect for any special occasion, and is exclusively licensed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Send a piece of history with every card from our Media Storehouse range.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this portrait, Dacia, born as Miss D. Allwood, poses confidently for the camera, showcasing her striking beauty and grace. Known for her lead dancing role in the immensely popular wartime musical, Chu Chin Chow, Dacia's talent and allure left audiences enchanted. The year was 1919, and the excitement in the air was palpable as news of her engagement to Colonel Critchley Salmonson of the Royal Fusiliers, City of London Regiment, was announced. Dacia's elegant attire complements her radiant countenance. She dons a chic hat adorned with a delicate veil, a fur-trimmed coat, and a luxurious muff, all adding to her sophisticated air. The portrait, captured by the renowned photographer Madame Yevonde, perfectly encapsulates the essence of a bygone era, a time of glamour and romance. The historical significance of this portrait lies in the intersection of art, entertainment, and personal milestones. Dacia's success as a dancer in Chu Chin Chow, a musical that brought joy and distraction to the British public during the tumultuous years of World War I, is a testament to her talent and charisma. Her engagement to Colonel Salmonson, a prominent military figure, underscores the social and cultural shifts taking place in post-war society. This portrait is a precious reminder of a time when the arts and personal relationships intertwined to create moments of beauty and meaning. The captivating image of Dacia, with her enchanting smile and poised demeanor, continues to evoke a sense of wonder and admiration, making it a valuable addition to any historical collection.
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