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Lady Malcolms Great Servants Ball, Albert Hall, London
Lady Malcolms Great Servants Ball, Royal Albert Hall, London. Wife of Sir Ian Malcolm, she is seen here welcoming her guests to the annual ball. Unfortunately, her house being empty that night gave burglars an opportunity to break in and rob her. Date: 1930
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In this photograph from the 1930s, Lady Malcolm, the elegant and gracious wife of Sir Ian Malcolm, welcomes her guests to the annual Great Servants Ball held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London. The grandeur of the event is palpable as Lady Malcolm, adorned in a stunning floor-length gown and a dazzling tiara, extends her hand in warm greeting to her guests. The women in attendance, dressed in their finest evening attire, follow the latest fashion trends of the 1930s, adding to the opulence of the scene. However, the glamour of the evening was short-lived as an unfortunate turn of events unfolded. Later that night, while the guests reveled in the festivities, Lady Malcolm's empty house became an inviting target for burglars. Despite the grandeur and class on display, the stark contrast between the upper and working classes was evident, as the servants' quarters were also targeted in the robbery. This photograph, a poignant reminder of a bygone era, captures the essence of the Great Servants Ball and the dichotomy of the time. The image is a testament to the grandeur and elegance of the aristocracy, while also highlighting the stark realities of the socio-economic divide that existed during the 1930s. Date: 1930 Keywords: Lady Malcolm, Sir Ian Malcolm, Royal Albert Hall, London, Great Servants Ball, 1930s, 1930s fashion, women, costume, clothing, dress, tiara, arriving, group, class, difference, upper class, working class, aristocrat, shaking hands, lady.
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