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Debutante dress show 1939
Society girls as amateur mannequins at Dorothy Laws dress show in March 1939. From left to right, the group shows Miss Anne Nettlefold, Miss Joan O Malley, Miss Muriel Cunningham, Miss Pamela Stokes, Miss Ursula Livingstone-Learmouth and Miss Hermione Lascelles wearing the models displayed. Date: 1939
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Amateur Anne Coming Cunningham Debs Debutante Debutantes Dorothy Dresses Gowns Hermione Joan Lascelles Livingstone Mannequin Mannequins Modelling Models Muriel Pamela Season Stokes Ursula Omalley
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This enchanting photograph captures the essence of the Debutante Season in 1939, as society girls transformed into amateur mannequins for Dorothy Law's fashionable dress show in March of that year. The image features six radiant young women, from left to right: Miss Anne Nettlefold, Miss Joan O'Malley, Miss Muriel Cunningham, Miss Pamela Stokes, Miss Ursula Livingstone-Learmouth, and Miss Hermione Lascelles. Each debutante proudly models a stunning gown displayed at the event, showcasing the elegance and sophistication of the era. The Debutante Season was an important rite of passage for young women in British society, marking their entrance into high society circles. These debutantes, with their graceful poise and captivating beauty, embodied the charm and allure of the time. The dress show, held by renowned fashion designer Dorothy Law, provided an opportunity for these young women to not only showcase their own personal style but also to learn the art of modelling, adding an extra layer of excitement to their social debut. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical significance of the Debutante Season and the role it played in shaping the social fabric of the 1930s.
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