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International entertainment at the Guildhall: the ball in the temporary saloon... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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International entertainment at the Guildhall: the ball in the temporary saloon... 1862. Creator: Unknown
International entertainment at the Guildhall, [London]: the ball in the temporary saloon erected in the Guildhall-yard, 1862. The Corporation of the city of London, desirous of offering a suitable welcome to the distinguished foreigners and other eminent persons visiting the metropolis on the occasion of the international Exhibition, gave a ball and concert...covering the greater part of Guildhall-yard, a spacious and lofty saloon had been erected, with commodious entrances, lobbies, and side passages. The interior was decorated in the Gothic style of architecture; and ranged on the sides of the apartment were sixteen modelled and draped female figures. In the angles were placed allegorical statues of the four quarters of the globe, surrounded by choice plants and exotics, arranged with reference to the divisions of the globe from winch they came. The saloon was brilliantly lighted from the roof by starlight burners of gas. Early in the evening it was used as a hall of reception for the guests, and subsequently appropriated to dancing, an orchestral band being placed in a balcony over the eastern entrance...Dancing...was maintained with unflagging spirit until an advanced hour'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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International Entertainment at the Guildhall - The Grand Ball in the Temporary Saloon, 1862
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This photograph captures the essence of an extraordinary event that took place in the heart of London during the International Exhibition of 1862. The image showcases the temporary saloon erected in the Guildhall-yard, which served as the venue for a grand ball organized by the Corporation of the City of London as a warm welcome to distinguished foreigners and other eminent persons visiting the metropolis. The spacious and lofty saloon, with its commodious entrances, lobbies, and side passages, was a marvel of temporary architecture. The interior was adorned in the Gothic style, with sixteen modelled and draped female figures gracing the sides of the apartment. In the angles stood allegorical statues of the four quarters of the globe, surrounded by exotic plants and flowers, adding to the international flair of the event. The saloon was brilliantly lit from the roof with starlight burners of gas, creating a magical atmosphere. Early in the evening, the saloon was used as a hall of reception for the guests. As the night progressed, the atmosphere shifted, and the space was transformed into a grand dance floor. An orchestral band took position in a balcony over the eastern entrance, providing the perfect soundtrack for the lively and unflagging spirit of dancing that continued well into the night. This photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur and international camaraderie of the Guildhall ball, an event that celebrated the diversity and unity of the world during a time of significant cultural exchange.
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