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The Marchioness of Londonderry
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Marchioness of Londonderry DBE (1878 - 1959), noted society hostess, and, during the First World War director of the Womens Legion (originally the WVR - Womens Volunteer Reserve), taking an interest in the Military Cooking Section. The magnificent Londonderry House in Park Lane was turned into a military hospital during the war, as were two of Lord Londonderrys country seats. Lady Londonderry was formerly Edith Helen Chaplin and married Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh in 1899. Pictured in 1933 around the time she gave a reception in honour of the delegates to the Economic Conference. Date: 1933
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In this striking portrait photograph, Edith Helen Chaplin, the Marchioness of Londonderry, is depicted in the prime of her life, around the year 1933. Born in 1878, Lady Londonderry was once Edith Chaplin, the daughter of a British diplomat, before she married Charles Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, in 1899. The Marchioness of Londonderry was renowned for her role as a noted society hostess, but her contributions to the nation extended far beyond the realm of high society. During the First World War, Lady Londonderry distinguished herself as the director of the Women's Legion, originally known as the Women's Volunteer Reserve. As the Londonderry House in Park Lane was transformed into a military hospital, and two of Lord Londonderry's country seats were repurposed for military use, Lady Londonderry took a keen interest in the Military Cooking Section. Her dedication to this cause ensured that soldiers received nutritious meals during their recovery, a testament to her unwavering commitment to the war effort. In this image, Lady Londonderry exudes an air of grace and poise, dressed in an elegant gown and adorned with pearls. The portrait captures the essence of a woman of substance and influence, who used her position and resources to make a meaningful impact on the world around her. The photograph was taken around the time she hosted a reception in honor of the delegates to the Economic Conference, further highlighting her role as a prominent figure in society and diplomacy. This portrait is a reminder of Lady Londonderry's remarkable legacy as a society hostess, war leader, and dedicated humanitarian.
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