Fancy Dress - Miss Dora Langroyd as Fireworks
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Fancy Dress - Miss Dora Langroyd as Fireworks
Miss Dora Langroyd dressed as fireworks for the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball in 1898. She is covered in a variety of fireworks, which, for the sake of her health and safety, one hopes are fake. Date: 1898
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Miss Dora Langroyd's Fancy Dress Costume as Fireworks at the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball in 1898 This photograph captures the spirit of fun and creativity that defined the Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball of 1898. The image features Miss Dora Langroyd, who dazzled the crowd with her bizarre and unusual fireworks costume. Dressed head to toe in a variety of fake fireworks, Miss Langroyd brought the excitement of the night sky to life on the dance floor. The intricately designed costume is a feast for the eyes, with layers of paper, fabric, and ribbons meticulously arranged to resemble exploding fireworks. Miss Langroyd's face is painted with a radiant smile, adding to the playful and amusing nature of her outfit. Her hair is styled in soft curls, framing her face and contrasting the bold, vibrant colors of her costume. The Covent Garden Fancy Dress Ball was a much-anticipated event in London's social calendar, and guests spared no expense in creating elaborate and imaginative costumes. Miss Langroyd's fireworks ensemble was a standout, leaving a lasting impression on those in attendance. The photograph serves as a testament to the enduring allure of fancy dress parties and the joy of expressing oneself through creative and unconventional means. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century fancy dress balls and the spirit of fun and merriment they inspired. Miss Dora Langroyd's fireworks costume remains a bizarre and unusual reminder of the fun and amusement that defined these events.
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