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A Sectional Drawing of The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street
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A Sectional Drawing of The Empress Club, 13 Berkeley Street
A Sectional Drawing through the extensive premises of The Empress Club, sitting between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street, W1, London. One of the very first Ladies Clubs, The Empress Club was founded in 1897. The palaial building covered upwards of a quarter of an acre and was palatial in scope, boasting two drawing room -offering a choice between the Louis Quinze or the Venetian style, a dining room, a lounge, a smoking gallery and a smoking room, a library, a writing room, a tape machine for news, a telephone, and a staircase decorated with stained glass windows depicting Shakespeares heroines. On the night of the 1901 census Otho Oliver, the owner and club secretary, was living on the premises, together with a female manager and a large domestic staff, comprising around 40 female and 12 male servants (including an engineer). There were around 30 women guests staying at the club, as well as several family groups, including husbands. At one time the Empress had 70 bedrooms available to its 2700 members. Date: 1904
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This sectional drawing offers a captivating glimpse into the grandeur and sophistication of The Empress Club, a remarkable Ladies' establishment located between Dover Street and 13 Berkeley Street in the heart of London's West End, circa 1904. Founded in 1897, The Empress Club was one of the earliest Ladies' clubs in the city and covered an impressive quarter of an acre. The palatial building was a testament to opulence, featuring two exquisitely decorated drawing rooms - one in the Louis Quinze style and the other in the Venetian style - a dining room, a lounge, a smoking gallery, a smoking room, a library, a writing room, a tape machine for news, a telephone, and a stunning staircase adorned with stained glass windows depicting Shakespeare's heroines. On the night of the 1901 census, Otho Oliver, the owner and club secretary, resided on the premises, along with a female manager and a large domestic staff of approximately 40 female and 12 male servants, including an engineer. The club accommodated around 30 women guests and several family groups, including husbands. At its peak, The Empress Club boasted 70 bedrooms for its 2,700 members. This sectional drawing invites us to imagine the elegance and refinement of a bygone era, where women could gather in a luxurious and welcoming environment, away from the bustling streets of London.
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