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Lady Loughborough as Weeping Willow - Elspeth Phelps
Sheila Chisholm, Lady Loughborough, later Lady Milbanke, pictured on the front cover of The Sketch wearing her costume for the part of Weeping Willow in the Nymphs of the Forest tableau performed at the Petticoat Lane Fair, a fundraiser held at the Albert Hall in December 1917 in aid of Concerts at the Front. The idea was conceived by leading London dressmaker, Elspeth Phelps, who designed all the costumes. Date: 1917
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This evocative photograph captures Sheila Chisholm, Lady Loughborough (later Lady Milbanke), in her enchanting portrayal of Weeping Willow for the Nymphs of the Forest tableau at the Petticoat Lane Fair held at the Albert Hall in December 1917. During the tumultuous backdrop of the First World War, London's leading dressmaker, Elspeth Phelps, masterfully conceived and designed this charitable event to raise funds for Concerts at the Front. The Nymphs of the Forest tableau was a captivating spectacle, with Lady Loughborough's heartfelt performance as Weeping Willow serving as a poignant reminder of the sorrow and loss endured during this pivotal period in history. The ethereal beauty of the socialite, dressed in Phelps' intricately designed costume, adds an air of enchantment to this poignant moment in time. This photograph, published on the front cover of The Sketch magazine, immortalizes Lady Loughborough's unforgettable portrayal and the spirit of unity and resilience that defined the era.
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