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Cecil Beatons tea party in a tram
Cecil Beaton hosted a tea party in a tram which stood in his garden at Ashcombe, his Wiltshire home. Round the table are Princesse Jean de Faucigny-Lucinge, Mr Cecil Beaton, Mr Charles James, Mr Oliver Messel, Mr Wright Luddington, Miss Olga Lynn, Sir Michael Duff-Assheton-Smith and the Hon. Tom Mitford, Lord Redesdales only son. Date: 1936
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Afternoon Aristocracy Assheton Beaton Cecil Duff Elite Faucigny Hosted Lucinge Lynn Messel Michael Mitford Olga Oliver Princesse Wealthy Wright 1936 Miss Smith Tram
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This photograph captures a unique and whimsical moment from the social scene of the 1930s, as celebrated English photographer Cecil Beaton hosts a tea party in a tram that stood in his garden at Ashcombe, his picturesque Wiltshire home. The tram, an unexpected setting for such an elegant gathering, adds a playful and unconventional touch to the proceedings. Seated around the table are an intriguing assortment of guests, including Princesse Jean de Faucigny-Lucinge, a French aristocrat known for her beauty and style; Charles James, an American designer who would later become renowned for his work with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; Oliver Messel, a set and costume designer for the London stage; Wright Luddington, a British actor; Miss Olga Lynn, a socialite and debutante; Sir Michael Duff-Assheton-Smith, a British aristocrat and military officer; and the Hon. Tom Mitford, the only son of Lord Redesdale. The guests, dressed in their finest attire, engage in animated conversation and laughter, creating a lively atmosphere. The tea party in the tram is a testament to the wealth, elegance, and social connections of the aristocracy and elite of the 1930s. The image offers a glimpse into a bygone era, where afternoons were spent enjoying the company of friends and the simple pleasure of a cup of tea in an unexpected setting. This photograph, taken in 1936, is a historical record of a social scene that has long since passed, and a reminder of the rich and varied social history of the 1930s.
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