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Lady Massereene & Patrick Shaw Stewart- costume masque
Lady Massereene, formerly Jean Barbara Ainsworth, pictured in costume with Patrick Shaw Stewart at a masque arranged by Lord and Lady Desborough at their home, Taplow Court, in January 1912. Shaw Stewart was an Eton College and Oxford scholar and poet of the Edwardian era who died on active service as a battalion commander in the British Royal Naval Division during the First World War. He is best remembered today for his poem Achilles in the Trench, one of the best-known war poems of the First World War. Date: 1912
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Ainsworth Aristocracy Barbara Costumed Desborough Dressed Fancy Mar17 Masque Patrick Shaw Stewart Taplow
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This photograph captures the elegant and enchanting moment when Lady Massereene, formerly Jean Barbara Ainsworth, graced the Taplow Court masque in January 1912, accompanied by the poet Patrick Shaw Stewart. Lady Massereene, a member of the aristocracy, is resplendent in her elaborate fancy dress, her eyes sparkling with delight as she poses for the camera. Patrick Shaw Stewart, an esteemed scholar and poet of the Edwardian era, is equally dashing in his costume, adding an air of sophistication and charm to the scene. Shaw Stewart, who attended Eton College and Oxford University, would later gain fame for his poignant and powerful war poetry, most notably "Achilles in the Trench," which remains one of the most celebrated works of the First World War. The masque, arranged by Lord and Lady Desborough at their magnificent Taplow Court estate, provided an opulent backdrop for an evening of entertainment and revelry. The grandeur of the setting is reflected in the sumptuous costumes and the refined elegance of the guests. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time of opulence, refinement, and the innocence of a world that was soon to be forever changed by the devastating events of the First World War. Shaw Stewart's tragic death on active service as a battalion commander in the British Royal Naval Division serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during that time, and the enduring power of art to capture the essence of a moment and preserve it for generations to come.
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