Greetings Card : People who keep smiling
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People who keep smiling
People who keep smiling in spite of their matrimonial troubles. Five women who have recently gone through legal proceedings and seem to have emerged unscathed. Two decrees nisi (Lady Julia Affleck, Miss Gabrielle Ray), two restitution orders (Mrs Crawshay-Williams and Mrs Dudley-Ward), and an annulment (Mrs Delphine Sassoon). One of the husbands was a JP, another an MP. Date: 1914
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Media ID 14122206
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Affleck Annulled Decree Delphine Dudley Gabrielle Husband Husbands Julia Legal Matrimonial Order Orders Problems Proceedings Sassoon Spite Troubles Ward Williams Annulment Crawshay Decrees Miss Nisi Restitution Unscathed
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Brighten someone's day with our uplifting selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. Featuring the charming image "People who keep smiling" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, these cards showcase five resilient women who have weathered the challenges of matrimonial troubles with grace and a smile. Share a message of hope, strength, and optimism with this delightful card design. Perfect for those in need of a pick-me-up or to celebrate a friend's triumph over adversity. Order yours today and spread joy and positivity."
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 evocative photograph, a group of five resilient women, who have recently navigated the complex and often tumultuous waters of the British legal system during their matrimonial proceedings, are seen smiling in spite of their troubles. The year is 1914, and these women - Lady Julia Affleck, Miss Gabrielle Ray, Mrs Crawshay-Williams, Mrs Dudley-Ward, and Mrs Delphine Sassoon - have all emerged unscathed from their respective legal battles. Among the women, Lady Julia Affleck and Miss Gabrielle Ray hold decrees nisi, a legal document issued by the court granting a divorce on the grounds of adultery or unreasonable behavior, signifying that their divorces are imminent. Mrs Crawshay-Williams and Mrs Dudley-Ward, on the other hand, hold restitution orders, which granted them financial compensation from their former husbands. The fifth woman, Mrs Delphine Sassoon, holds an annulment decree, which declared her previous marriage null and void. Two of the women's husbands held esteemed positions in society: one was a Justice of the Peace (JP), and the other was a Member of Parliament (MP). Despite the high-profile nature of their divorces and the societal stigma that often accompanied matrimonial troubles during this era, these women managed to maintain their composure and smile for the camera. Their unwavering spirit serves as a testament to their strength and resilience in the face of adversity. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of women during a time when divorce was not only socially taboo but also a lengthy and costly process. It is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination required to overcome personal challenges and reclaim one's happiness.
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