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Nancy Lancaster and David Niven
Mrs Ronald Tree and actor David Niven at a darts contest in a canteen. Nancy Lancaster (1897 - 1994), nee Perkins, was an influential American-born tastemaker, interior decorator and garden designer. She married Ronald Tree in 1920, moving to Britain in 1927; the couple divorced in 1947 and she married Claude Lancaster in 1948. She was associated with the English Country House Style. Date: 1939
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In this charming photograph, Nancy Lancaster, the influential American-born tastemaker, interior decorator, and garden designer, is seen enjoying a light-hearted moment with actor David Niven at a darts contest in a canteen during the late 1930s. Nancy, who was born Nancy Sybil Spero Perkins in 1897, had married Ronald Tree in 1920 and moved to Britain in 1927. The couple's marriage ended in divorce in 1947, and Nancy later married Claude Lancaster in 1948. Nancy Lancaster is best known for her association with the English Country House Style, which she helped popularize both in Britain and the United States. Her elegant interiors, characterized by their comfort, warmth, and timeless charm, were inspired by her love for the traditional English country house and its treasured antiques. Despite her refined taste and aristocratic connections, Nancy was not above joining in a friendly game of darts in a canteen, as evidenced by this delightful image of her in action, with David Niven looking on. The photograph, taken in 1939, captures a moment of relaxation and camaraderie between two fascinating figures of the time. Nancy Lancaster's influence on interior design and the English Country House Style endures to this day, and her legacy continues to inspire designers and homeowners around the world. This photograph offers a glimpse into her playful side and her ability to find joy in the simple pleasures of life, making it a fascinating addition to any collection of historical images.
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