A new American heriess: Lady Huntingfield
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A new American heriess: Lady Huntingfield
Lady Huntingfield(previously Miss Margaret Eleanor Crosby, daughter of Judge Ernest Crosby of New York), pictured at the time of her husbands elevation as the fifth baron Huntingfield. Date: 1915
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Baron Baroness Crosby Eleanor Margaret Solemn
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This striking portrait captures the elegant and solemn presence of Lady Huntingfield, nee Margaret Eleanor Crosby, at the time of her husband's elevation to the British peerage in 1915. Born in New York to Judge Ernest Crosby, Margaret's transatlantic background added an intriguing dimension to the traditional English title she was about to assume. The photograph, taken in the elegant surroundings of a grand estate, shows Lady Huntingfield seated in a high-backed chair, her hands folded demurely in her lap. Her dark, serious expression conveys a sense of maturity and composure beyond her years. The intricate detailing of her gown, adorned with lace and beading, reflects the opulence of the occasion. Standing behind her, in a more casual attire, is her husband, the new Baron Huntingfield. His hand rests gently on her shoulder, offering a subtle display of support and devotion. The presence of Lady Huntingfield's maid, dressed in traditional livery, adds an air of formality and tradition to the scene. The Vanneck family crest, proudly displayed on the wall behind Lady Huntingfield, serves as a reminder of the noble lineage she was now a part of. The portrait captures a moment of profound transformation in Margaret's life, as she stepped into her new role as a British baroness, leaving behind her American heritage to embrace her new identity and responsibilities.
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