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The Hon. Josslyn and Lady Idina Hay
The Hon. Josslyn Hay, later Earl of Erroll, and his wife, the former Lady Idina Sackville pictured at Gil Gil, Kenya Colony in British East Africa where they built a farm, Clouds. The Tatler reports that Josslyn is making a polo ground at an elevation of 9000 feet above sea level. Five-times married Idina would gain notoriety as part of the Happy Valley Set when she moved to Kenya in 1924 with her third husband, Josslyn Hay, Earl of Errol. With her serial marriages and reputation for debauched decadence, she inspired the character of The Bolter in Nancy Mitfords novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, Evelyn Waughs Vile Bodies and the character Iris Storm in The Green Hat by Michael Arlen. Date: 1925
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Clouds Colonies Colony Erroll Gordon Idina Infamous Josslyn Kenya Mischief Notorious Sackville Tatler 1925
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the elegance and history of the past into your modern home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This stunning image, "The Hon. Josslyn and Lady Idina Hay" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the charm and charm of the Hon. Josslyn Hay, later Earl of Erroll, and his wife, the former Lady Idina Sackville, as they enjoy a moment of tranquility at their farm in Gil Gil, British East Africa (now Kenya) in the late 19th century. Our premium quality canvas prints are meticulously printed using vibrant, long-lasting inks, and carefully wrapped around a sturdy wooden frame. Each print is coated with a protective, scratch-resistant varnish to ensure your artwork remains as beautiful as the day it was hung. Add a touch of timeless sophistication to any room with this captivating piece of history.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, The Hon. Josslyn Hay, later Earl of Erroll, and his wife, Lady Idina Sackville, are seen enjoying the picturesque landscape of Gil Gil in the British East Africa Colony of Kenya. The year is 1925, and the couple is making headlines with their ambitious project to build a polo ground at an impressive altitude of 9,000 feet above sea level. Lady Idina, a five-time married woman, would later become infamous as a key member of the notorious Happy Valley Set. Her scandalous reputation for debauchery and decadence would inspire numerous literary characters, including The Bolter in Nancy Mitford's novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies, and the character Iris Storm in Michael Arlen's The Green Hat. Idina's move to Kenya with her third husband, Josslyn Hay, Earl of Erroll, marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. The image captures the couple's carefree spirit and adventurous nature, as they embrace the colonial lifestyle in the beautiful yet challenging terrain of the African countryside. The Tatler reported on their endeavors, highlighting their determination to create a polo ground in such a high-altitude location. The photograph stands as a testament to their resilience and the allure of the colonial life in Kenya during the 1920s. This evocative portrait of The Hon. Josslyn Hay and Lady Idina Sackville at Gil Gil in 1925 offers a glimpse into a bygone era, filled with mischief, adventure, and the intrigue of the British colonial experience in Africa.
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