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People who keep smiling
People who keep smiling in spite of their matrimonial troubles. Five women who have recently gone through legal proceedings and seem to have emerged unscathed. Two decrees nisi (Lady Julia Affleck, Miss Gabrielle Ray), two restitution orders (Mrs Crawshay-Williams and Mrs Dudley-Ward), and an annulment (Mrs Delphine Sassoon). One of the husbands was a JP, another an MP. Date: 1914
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Affleck Annulled Decree Delphine Dudley Gabrielle Husband Husbands Julia Legal Matrimonial Order Orders Problems Proceedings Sassoon Spite Troubles Ward Williams Annulment Crawshay Decrees Miss Nisi Restitution Unscathed
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a group of five resilient women, who have recently navigated the complex and often tumultuous waters of the British legal system during their matrimonial proceedings, are seen smiling in spite of their troubles. The year is 1914, and these women - Lady Julia Affleck, Miss Gabrielle Ray, Mrs Crawshay-Williams, Mrs Dudley-Ward, and Mrs Delphine Sassoon - have all emerged unscathed from their respective legal battles. Among the women, Lady Julia Affleck and Miss Gabrielle Ray hold decrees nisi, a legal document issued by the court granting a divorce on the grounds of adultery or unreasonable behavior, signifying that their divorces are imminent. Mrs Crawshay-Williams and Mrs Dudley-Ward, on the other hand, hold restitution orders, which granted them financial compensation from their former husbands. The fifth woman, Mrs Delphine Sassoon, holds an annulment decree, which declared her previous marriage null and void. Two of the women's husbands held esteemed positions in society: one was a Justice of the Peace (JP), and the other was a Member of Parliament (MP). Despite the high-profile nature of their divorces and the societal stigma that often accompanied matrimonial troubles during this era, these women managed to maintain their composure and smile for the camera. Their unwavering spirit serves as a testament to their strength and resilience in the face of adversity. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of women during a time when divorce was not only socially taboo but also a lengthy and costly process. It is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination required to overcome personal challenges and reclaim one's happiness.
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