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Beauty, brains and breeding 1919
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Beauty, brains and breeding 1919
Photographs of society women in 1919, (left to right): Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm (1895 -1969), Lady Loughborough, Australian born wife of Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough. Mrs Troubridge, the wife of Vice-Admiral Troubridge, C.B. Lady Lovat, a beautiful Scottish peeress, whose husband raised the Lovats Scouts during the Boer War. Rosita Forbes (1893 - 1967) British traveller and author. Date: 1919
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Brains Breeding Chisholm Forbes Loughborough Margaret Rosita Sheila Socialite 1919 Troubridge
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Beauty, Brains, and Breeding: A Glimpse into the World of 1919 Society Women This photograph captures the essence of the social elite in 1919, featuring four remarkable women who embodied the ideals of beauty, intelligence, and noble heritage. From left to right, we have Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, Lady Loughborough; Lady Troubridge; Lady Lovat; and Rosita Forbes. Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, born in Australia, was the wife of Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough. Her striking features and refined elegance were matched by her sharp intellect and social graces, making her a beloved figure in high society. Next to her is Lady Troubridge, the wife of Vice-Admiral Troubridge, C.B. Her regal presence and poised demeanor were a testament to her noble lineage and her husband's distinguished military career. Lady Lovat, a beautiful Scottish peeress, was married to a man who raised the Lovats Scouts during the Boer War. Her striking beauty and noble heritage made her a sought-after figure in Scottish society, and her grace and elegance were admired by all. Lastly, we have Rosita Forbes, a British traveller and author. Her adventurous spirit and intellectual pursuits set her apart from her peers, and her writings on her travels around the world captured the imagination of readers around the globe. Together, these women represent the best of 1919 society: beauty, brains, and breeding. Their stories offer a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, a time when elegance, refinement, and social status were highly valued. This photograph serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the social elite and the captivating figures who graced their ranks.
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