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Thr Tea-Room, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Thr Tea-Room, 1850. Festivities at Trentham Hall in Staffordshire, to celebrate the majority [reaching the age of 21] of the Marquis of Stafford....the Duke and Duchess have dispensed their hospitality to such an assemblage of birth and rank as this county does not often witness...The appearance of the "Tea Room" was most elegant and striking. Under four orange trees, of remarkable dimensions, the tea and coffee tables were set out, and on each of them, encircling each tree, were twenty-one candles, emblematic of the majority of the Marquis of Stafford, arranged on multangular plinths. Other orange trees were placed in the room, so as to give the appearance of a grove. In the branches of the trees over the tables, small figures of cupids, in Parian, were placed as if grasping the golden fruit; and the tout ensemble was exquisitely beautiful in character'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, titled 'Thr Tea-Room, 1850', is an engraving from the Illustrated London News, showcasing the grand Tea-Room set up at Trentham Hall in Staffordshire for the anniversary celebration of the Marquis of Stafford reaching his majority. The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, Earl Gower, extended their warm hospitality to an esteemed gathering of nobility and gentry, making this a rare and notable event for the county. The Tea-Room was a sight to behold, with an elegant and striking decor. Four massive orange trees, adorned with twenty-one candles each, symbolizing the Marquis' age, graced the room. Additional orange trees were placed around the space, creating a grove-like atmosphere. In the branches of these trees, small Parian cupids held golden fruit, adding to the exquisite beauty of the scene. The tables, set under the orange trees, were laden with tea and coffee, while candelabras and chandeliers provided ample lighting. The interior design was a harmonious blend of nature and opulence, with the guests, both male and female, dressed in their finest attire, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. This photograph, taken in the nineteenth century, offers a glimpse into the posh and elegant lifestyle of the British aristocracy during anniversary celebrations. The engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of a bygone era, filled with grandeur, beauty, and the joy of community.
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