First Drawing Room of the Dublin Season, 1908
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First Drawing Room of the Dublin Season, 1908
The first drawing room of the Dublin Season - the presentations in St. Patricks Hall. Date: 1908
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Aberdeen Aristocracy Countess Curtsey Curtseying Debutante Gown Gowns Presentation Presentations Ritual Season Viceregal Viceroy
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This photograph captures the essence of the First Drawing Room of the Dublin Season in 1908, an annual social event of great significance in Irish aristocratic society. The presentation ceremony took place in the grand St. Patrick's Hall, located within the Viceregal Castle in Dublin. The Earl of Aberdeen, the Viceroy of Ireland at the time, presides over the event with a stern yet approving expression, as he looks on at the young debutantes who are about to make their formal entrance. Dressed in elegant gowns, the countesses and ladies-in-waiting, adorned with intricate jewels and headdresses, form a striking backdrop to the scene. The debutantes, dressed in their finest attire, await their turn to present themselves to the Viceroy. They curtsy gracefully, demonstrating the ritualistic etiquette that was an integral part of Irish high society during this era. The First Drawing Room of the Dublin Season marked the beginning of the social season, where young women from prominent Irish families were introduced to the aristocracy and the wider society. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Irish social history, providing a window into the grandeur and elegance of the Irish aristocracy during the early 20th century. The formal presentation ceremony, with its intricate rituals and traditions, remains an enduring symbol of a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder for generations to come.
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