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The Pan Ball, 1920
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The Pan Ball, 1920
From left, Miss Iris Tree as a futurist Pan, Miss Viola Tree as a tree nymph and Miss Betty Chester as a Bacchante, all guests at the themed Pan Ball held at Covent Garden in aid of Barts Hospital in January 1920. The theme of Pan was hugely popular during the 1920s and the ball was organised by the newly launched, but fairly short-lived, Pan magazine. Date: 1920
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Bacchante Ball Balls Betty Chester Costumed Fancy Futurist Guests Iris Nymph Theme Viola
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This photograph captures the essence of the Pan Ball, an extraordinary event held at Covent Garden in January 1920. The Pan Ball was a themed charity gala in aid of Barts Hospital, and the theme of Pan, the Greek god of nature, fertility, and merriment, was hugely popular during the 1920s. The event was organized by the newly launched Pan magazine, which, despite its short-lived existence, played a significant role in promoting the arts and culture of the era. In this image, we see three beautifully costumed women, each embodying different aspects of Pan's mythology. From left to right, Miss Iris Tree dons a futuristic interpretation of Pan's horned headdress and flowing robes, embodying the god's connection to the natural world and the future. Miss Viola Tree, dressed as a tree nymph, gracefully blends into the lush greenery surrounding her, representing the harmony between Pan and the forest. Miss Betty Chester, as a Bacchante, exudes the god's spirit of revelry and merriment, her wild, flowing hair and vivacious expression reflecting the uninhibited joy of the Pan Ball. The guests at this enchanting event donned elaborate and imaginative costumes, transporting themselves and the attendees to a world of mythology and fantasy. The Pan Ball remains an intriguing snapshot of the artistic and cultural landscape of the 1920s, a time of experimentation, creativity, and celebration.
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