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Prince Albert in costume as Plantagenet King Edward III for the Bal Costume, May 12 1842
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Prince Albert in costume as Plantagenet King Edward III for the Bal Costume, May 12 1842
Prince Albert in costume as Plantagenet King Edward III for the Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843). Albert (1819-1861) is dressed as Edward III (1312-1377) but is wearing the anachronistic jewelled Sword of Offering, made by Rundells for George IVs coronation in 1821. The costumes were designed under the supervision of James Robinson Planche and were specifically intended to give work to the declining Spitalfields silk industry. The royal couples costumes were based on tomb effigies. The ball of 1842, held at Buckingham Palace in London, was the first of three costume balls held by Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort. The second, on 6 June 1845, was in early Georgian dress, while the third, on 13 June 1851, was in the style of the Restoration. From " Souvenir of the Bal Costume, given by H.M. Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, May 12, 1842 / drawings from the original dresses by Coke Smyth; letterpress by J.R. Planche", 1843. [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co, London, 1843]
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This print captures Prince Albert in a remarkable costume as Plantagenet King Edward III for the Bal Costume, which took place on May 12,1842. In this image from 1843, we see Albert (1819-1861) dressed as Edward III (1312-1377), adorned with the anachronistic jewelled Sword of Offering. This sword was originally made by Rundells for George IV's coronation in 1821. The costumes worn during this event were meticulously designed under the supervision of James Robinson Planche and had a specific purpose - to provide employment opportunities for the declining Spitalfields silk industry. The inspiration behind these royal outfits came from tomb effigies, adding an air of historical authenticity to the occasion. Held at Buckingham Palace in London, this ball marked the first of three magnificent costume balls organized by Queen Victoria and her beloved husband Albert, Prince Consort. The second ball occurred on June 6th, 1845 and featured early Georgian dress, while the third took place on June 13th, 1851 and showcased Restoration style attire. This particular photograph is part of "Souvenir of the Bal Costume" published in 1843 by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. It features drawings from original dresses created by Coke Smyth and includes letterpress commentary provided by J. R. Planche. Through this visually stunning print capturing a momentous historical event, we are transported back to a time when elegance and grandeur reigned supreme within Buckingham Palace's walls.
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