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Violet, Duchess of Rutland
Violet Manners (nee Lindsay), Duchess of Rutland (1856 - 1937), British artist and noblewoman, wife of Henry John Brinsley Manners, 8th Duke of Rutland. Pictured in a particularly artistic pose during the First World War when she was appealing for a motor car suitable for carrying passengers or goods for the hospital she had recently opened at Hardelot Castle near Boulogne. Date: 1915
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland (1856-1937), is captured in an artistic pose as she appeals for a motor car during the First World War. The Duchess, formerly known as Violet Lindsay, was a British artist and noblewoman, married to Henry John Brinsley Manners, the 8th Duke of Rutland. The image, dated 1915, depicts the Duchess in determined resolve as she addresses the urgent need for a motor car to transport passengers or goods to the hospital she had recently established at Hardelot Castle near Boulogne. The First World War had brought about a significant shift in the role of women in society, and the Duchess, like many other aristocratic ladies, responded to the crisis by providing essential services and support to the war effort. The Duchess of Rutland's artistic sensibilities are evident in her poised and elegant demeanor, as she holds a letter or document in one hand and gazes intently into the distance with the other. Her refined attire, with a high collar and long sleeves, adds to the sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. Hardelot Castle, a magnificent edifice of Gothic architecture, stands proudly in the background, a symbol of the grandeur and history of the British aristocracy. The castle, which had been in the Manners family for centuries, was repurposed as a hospital during the war, providing much-needed care and comfort to wounded soldiers. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who, despite the challenges of war, continued to use her artistic talents and noble status to make a positive impact on her community. The Duchess of Rutland's appeal for a motor car was just one of the many ways in which she contributed to the war effort and demonstrated the resilience and resourcefulness of the British aristocracy during a time of great upheaval.
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