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The Ball given by the Minister of the United States, at the Hotel du Louvre, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Ball given by the Minister of the United States, at the Hotel du Louvre, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Ball given by the Minister of the United States, at the Hotel du Louvre, Paris, 1856. Party...in commemoration of the anniversary of Washington's birthday - the 22nd of February. It took place in the magnificent apartments of the new Hotel du Louvre. The saloons were thrown open at ten o'clock; before eleven not less than 500 or 600 persons had arrived, and up to an advanced hour company continued to flow in. The ball-room, which is one of the finest in Paris, was most brilliantly lighted. At the further end, and immediately over the gallery where the orchestra was stationed, hung the portrait of Washington...In the ante-room the Minister of the United States, and the gentlemen who acted as commissaires - a rosette of blue ribbon on the breast being the distinctive mark of their office - received the company...Among the guests were members of the Cabinet and of the diplomatic corps'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph captures the grandeur and elegance of The Ball given by the Minister of the United States, held at the Hotel du Louvre in Paris on the anniversary of George Washington's birthday, February 22, 1856. The magnificent apartments of the new Hotel du Louvre served as the perfect backdrop for this prestigious event, with the ballroom's exquisite decor and brilliant lighting creating an atmosphere of opulence. The portrait of Washington, proudly displayed at the further end of the ballroom, served as a poignant reminder of the occasion's significance. Guests began to arrive as early as ten o'clock, with numbers exceeding 500 or 600 by an advanced hour. The Minister of the United States and the gentlemen acting as commissaires received the company in the ante-room, their rosettes of blue ribbon marking their distinguished roles. Among the esteemed guests were members of the Cabinet and diplomatic corps, adding to the international flair of the evening. The Illustrated London News reported that the company continued to flow in well past eleven, making for an unforgettable night in Parisian history. This photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur and sophistication of diplomatic events during the mid-19th century.
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