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Emily Duchess of Beaufort in costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843)
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Emily Duchess of Beaufort in costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843)
Emily Duchess of Beaufort in costume for Queen Victorias Bal Costume, May 12 1842, (1843). Emily Frances (nee Smyth), Duchess of Beaufort (1800-1889) in Elizabethan-inspired dress. Members of the Royal Household were expected to wear dress of the Plantagenet period (c1154-1485), although other guests could wear costumes of their own choosing. The costumes were designed under the supervision of James Robinson Planche and were specifically intended to give work to the declining Spitalfields silk industry. The ball of 1842, held at Buckingham Palace in London, was the first of three costume balls held by Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort. The second, on 6 June 1845, was in early Georgian dress, while the third, on 13 June 1851, was in the style of the Restoration. From " Souvenir of the Bal Costume, given by H.M. Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, May 12, 1842 / drawings from the original dresses by Coke Smyth; letterpress by J.R. Planche", 1843. [Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co, London, 1843]
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This print captures Emily Duchess of Beaufort in her exquisite costume for Queen Victoria's Bal Costume on May 12,1842. The photograph showcases the stunning Elizabethan-inspired dress worn by Emily Frances, the Duchess of Beaufort (1800-1889). As a member of the Royal Household, she was expected to don attire from the Plantagenet period (c1154-1485), while other guests had the freedom to choose their own costumes. The intricate costumes seen in this image were meticulously designed under the supervision of James Robinson Planche. Not only did these lavish outfits add grandeur to the event, but they also aimed to provide employment opportunities for workers in Spitalfields silk industry which was facing decline at that time. Held at Buckingham Palace in London, this ball marked the first of three spectacular costume balls organized by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The second ball took place on June 6,1845 and featured early Georgian dress, while the third one on June 13,1851 embraced Restoration style. This particular photograph is part of "Souvenir of the Bal Costume" a collection featuring drawings from original dresses by Coke Smyth and letterpress by J. R. Planche. It offers us a glimpse into an era where elegance and opulence reigned supreme within royal circles.
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