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Poster Print : Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Sketch at the time of her engagement to Waldorf
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Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Sketch at the time of her engagement to Waldorf
Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Sketch at the time of her engagement to Waldorf Astor. Her sister Irene was married to the artist Charles Dana Gibson and both women were said to be the inspiration for his drawings of elegant, pretty girls. In 1919, as Lady Nancy Astor, she would be the first woman M.P. to take her seat in the House of Commons. Date: 1906
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring Nannie Langhorne Shaw, as captured in The Sketch during her engagement to Waldorf Astor. This stunning image, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Nannie's elegance and grace in a bygone era. Bring the charm of history into your home or office with this beautiful and timeless print.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this enchanting photograph from 1906, Nannie Langhorne Shaw is captured in the moment of her engagement to Waldorf Astor, an influential American-born British politician. Nannie, dressed in an elegant Edwardian gown, exudes an air of timeless beauty and grace. Her sister Irene Langhorne, who was married to the renowned artist Charles Dana Gibson, was also known for her striking looks and is believed to have been a significant source of inspiration for Gibson's iconic drawings of pretty, elegant girls. The Langhorne sisters were prominent figures in society at the time, and their influence extended beyond the realm of art and fashion. In 1919, Nannie made history as the first woman Member of Parliament (M.P.) to take her seat in the House of Commons, breaking barriers and paving the way for women in politics. Her husband Waldorf Astor, who was the wealthy and influential Viscount Astor, supported her political ambitions and encouraged her to pursue a career in public service. This portrait, published in The Sketch, offers a glimpse into the lives of two extraordinary women who left their mark on history. Nannie Langhorne Astor's engagement to Waldorf Astor marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, one that would see her become a trailblazing politician and an inspiration to generations of women who followed in her footsteps.
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