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Queen Victorias Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, June 6, 1845, 1901
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Queen Victorias Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, June 6, 1845, 1901
Queen Victorias Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, June 6, 1845, (1901). Fancy dress party, with costumes from the Restoration period (1660-late 1680s), held by Victoria (1819-1901) at Buckingham Palace in London. From " The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]
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This print takes us back in time to the grandeur of Queen Victoria's Restoration Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace on June 6,1845. The event was a lavish fancy dress party, where guests adorned themselves in exquisite costumes from the Restoration period (1660-late 1680s). Queen Victoria herself, known as Alexandrina Victoria during her reign (1819-1901), hosted this magnificent ball in London. The image is sourced from "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra" published in London in 1901. In this picture, we see an opulent ballroom filled with people dressed impeccably for the occasion. Men don elegant attire reminiscent of seventeenth-century fashion, while women grace the scene with their elaborate gowns and intricate hairstyles. Buckingham Palace serves as a breathtaking backdrop to this glamorous affair. The image captures a moment frozen in time—a glimpse into an era when royalty held extravagant celebrations to showcase their power and prestige. It reminds us not only of Queen Victoria's influential reign but also highlights the cultural significance attached to costume parties during that period. As we admire this historical photograph by an unknown artist, it transports us back to a time when elegance reigned supreme within these palace walls—an enchanting snapshot from Britain's rich heritage that continues to captivate our imagination today.
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