Irene Castle in her Victory Ball costume
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Irene Castle in her Victory Ball costume
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Also lauded as a leader of fashion and arbiter of style, she is pictured here in the costume she wore to the Victory Ball, held on the 27 November 1918 to celebrate the end of the First World War. The cream of society attended and the 4000 tickets sold raised money for the Nations Fund for Nurses. Date: 1918
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Arbiter Ball Balls Dancer Fancy Feathered Feathers Foote Headdress Irene Stylish Vernon Victory
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This photograph captures the elegance and grace of Irene Foote Castle, an American dancer and fashion icon, at the Victory Ball held on November 27, 1918. The ball was a grand celebration marking the end of the First World War, and the cream of society attended to raise funds for the Nation's Fund for Nurses. Irene, known as one of America's Dancing Sweethearts alongside her husband Vernon Castle, wore this stunning costume for the occasion. The costume, featuring a cream-colored gown adorned with intricate beadwork and a dramatic feathered headdress, embodied the opulence and extravagance of the era. As a leader in fashion and arbiter of style, Irene's choice of attire set the trend for the evening, making her a standout among the glamorous crowd. The feathered headdress, a popular accessory during the 1910s, added an air of sophistication and glamour to her look. This portrait, taken during a pivotal moment in history, offers a glimpse into the elegance and style of the time, making it a precious addition to any historical collection.
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