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Society during the 1924 London Season
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Society during the 1924 London Season
Double page spread from The Sketch featuring photographs of well-known figures in society in London for the summer season, principally at the first event to trigger the annual round of amusements - the private view at the Royal Academy at Burlington House. Among the individuals pictured here are Sir Gerald du Maurier, Gladys Cooper, Viscountess Curzon, Margot Asquith and Violet Bonham Carter, Gilbert Frankau, Margaret and Alison Hore-Ruthven, the Marchioness of Blandford, the Duchess of Westminster, the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Stanley Baldwin, Kathleen Mann and George Belcher. Date: 1924
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Alison Asquith Burlington Carter Cooper Curzon Frankau Gerald Gilbert Gladys Jan17 Margaret Margot Maurier Private Season Violet Viscountess Bonham
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A Dazzling Display of Society: The Private View at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition, 1924 This double-page spread from The Sketch magazine captures the essence of London's social scene during the 1924 summer season. The annual round of amusements was set in motion with the much-anticipated private view at Burlington House, home of the Royal Academy. Among the distinguished guests gracing this event were Sir Gerald du Maurier, a renowned actor and father of Daphne du Maurier; Gladys Cooper, an acclaimed actress who would later earn an Academy Award nomination; Viscountess Curzon, wife of the former Viceroy of India; and Margot Asquith, the formidable and witty former wife of the former British Prime Minister. Also featured are Violet Bonham Carter, a prominent politician and suffragette; Gilbert Frankau, a theatrical producer; Margaret and Alison Hore-Ruthven, sisters and society figures; the Marchioness of Blandford, a patron of the arts; the Duchess of Westminster, a prominent philanthropist; the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, aristocrats and art collectors; Stanley Baldwin, the future Prime Minister; Kathleen Mann, a novelist and feminist; and George Belcher, a prominent businessman. The private view at the Royal Academy's summer exhibition was a highlight of the London social calendar, providing an opportunity for the city's elite to mingle, network, and admire the latest works of art. This photograph serves as a fascinating snapshot of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into the opulence, elegance, and intrigue of London society during the 1920s.
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