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The London Season - Going to the Drawingroom, 1856. Creator: Edmund Morin
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The London Season - Going to the Drawingroom, 1856. Creator: Edmund Morin
The London Season - Going to the Drawingroom, 1856. London debutante going to be presented at Buckingham Palace. Since a certain richness of apparel and profusion of trimming are now the rule, even in ordinary toilets, her Majesty's Drawingroom...afforded, as may be supposed, ample scope for a display of gorgeous costumes...For young married ladies...or for young ladies who have already made their debut, it is considered in the best taste to have the train and the skirt of the same colour, and the head-dress to correspond with them as much as possible...As our readers are probably aware, the Presentation Dresses are entirely of white; nevertheless, they present a considerable variety of style...We are indebted for the above information to the courtesy of Madame Einstein Devy, 73, Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The London Season: Going to the Drawingroom," an exquisite 1856 photograph by Edmund Morin, captures the essence of a young debutante's journey to her presentation at Buckingham Palace during the Victorian era. Dressed in her finest attire, the young woman, adorned with a voluminous white gown and an elegant headpiece, prepares to embark on this significant milestone in her social life. The scene unfolds as a horse-drawn carriage, pulled by a well-groomed horse, makes its way along a bustling London street. The coachman, dressed in his formal livery, guides the horse with precision, while a footman, clad in a matching uniform, assists the debutante from the carriage. The photograph offers a glimpse into the affluent society of the time, where a 'certain richness of apparel and profusion of trimming' were the norm. Young married ladies and those who had already made their debut were expected to coordinate the color of their train and skirt, with their headpiece matching as closely as possible. Despite the presentation dresses being entirely of white, the photograph showcases a diverse range of styles. The young woman's elegant attire stands out against the backdrop of the horse, the carriage, and the uniformed servants, all adding to the grandeur of the occasion. This image, published in the "Illustrated London News," provides a fascinating insight into the social norms and fashion trends of the 19th century. We are grateful for the detailed description of the scene, which was kindly provided by Madame Einstein Devy, a prominent figure in London society. The photograph, engraved by Henry Duff Linton, remains a testament to the opulence and elegance of the London Season.
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