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The 1958 Season - list of parties and balls in The Tatler
Brilliant vista of last Royal season. Double page spread from The Tatler magazine listing some of the coming out dances and debutante cocktail parties for the 1958 London Season - significant in being the last year when debutantes were presented at court. Also featured are three debs of that year, Miss Christa Slater, Miss Penelope Graham and Mlle. Helene de Bosmelet.
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1958 Apr17 Balls Cocktail Coming Dances Debs Debutante Debutantes Graham Helene List Listing Lists Parties Penelope Slater Tatler
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The 1958 Season: A Brilliant Vista of London's Last Royal Farewell to Debutantes This double page spread from The Tatler magazine offers a captivating glimpse into the social whirlwind of the 1958 London Season, the last year when debutantes were presented at court. The season was a significant moment in British social history, marking the end of an era as the monarchy began to retreat from its traditional role in the lives of the young elite. The image showcases an array of coming out dances and debutante cocktail parties, providing a tantalizing taste of the glamour and excitement that defined the social scene of the time. Among the listed events are the Debutante Ball at the Dorchester Hotel, the White Tie and Tiara Ball at the Savoy, and the Quennel Ball at the Grosvenor House. Three debutantes of that remarkable year are featured in this photograph: Miss Christa Slater, Miss Penelope Graham, and Mlle. Helene de Bosmelet. Their elegant attire and radiant smiles reflect the joy and anticipation of their first foray into society. The graceful Christa Slater dons a stunning gown, her hair swept up in an intricate updo, while Penelope Graham looks every inch the debutante in her elegant white gown and tiara. Mlle. Helene de Bosmelet, a French debutante, adds an international flair to the scene with her chic black gown and pearls. This brilliant vista from The Tatler magazine provides a fascinating window into the world of the 1958 London Season, a time when tradition and modernity intertwined to create an unforgettable moment in social history.
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