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The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933
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The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933
The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933. From left, Nancy Mitford, Cecil Beaton, Lady Castlerosse and Viscountess Weymouth. Date: 1933
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1933 Ball Beaton Bright Castlerosse Circus Delavigne Doris Dressed Dressing Equestrian Fancy Grosvenor Jul21 Mitford Nancy Things Viscountess Weymouth
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This photograph captures the essence of the bright young things of the 1930s at the Circus Ball held at Grosvenor House in 1933. The image features an equestrian-themed group, with Nancy Mitford (1904-1973), a celebrated novelist and socialite, dressed in a stunning red and gold costume, holding the reins of a horse's head. To her left is Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), the renowned photographer and stage designer, dressed as a jester. Next to Beaton is Lady Castlerosse (1907-1954), an English aristocrat known for her beauty and scandalous love affairs, wearing a white and gold ensemble adorned with feathers. On the far right is Viscountess Weymouth (1910-1989), a socialite and heiress, dressed as a cowgirl with a fringed skirt and a hat adorned with a feather. The Circus Ball was an annual event held at Grosvenor House in London, known for its elaborate costumes and lively atmosphere. This photograph is a testament to the extravagance and excitement of the era, with the group exuding confidence and charm as they pose for the camera. The use of bright colors and bold patterns in their costumes adds to the overall vibrancy and energy of the image, making it a truly enchanting glimpse into the past.
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