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Page from The Sketch reporting on an anonymous Watteau party in fact arranged by Heather
Page from The Sketch reporting on an anonymous Watteau party in fact arranged by Heather Pilkington and Olivia Wyndham. Attendees, who were instructed to embark on the Cytherea include actor Charles Laughton, author Godfrey Winn, Hermione Baddeley (Mrs David Tennant), photograph Barbara Ker Seymer, Doris Langley Moore and Sir Michael Bruce. Date: 1929
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Baddeley Barbara Bright Bruce Doris Dressed Dressing Fancy Godfrey Heather Hermione Langley Laughton May21 Michael Moore Pilkington Theme Themed Things Watteau Winn Wyndham 1929
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This photograph, published in The Sketch in May 1929, captures a group of bright young things embracing the allure of an anonymous Watteau-themed party. The enigmatic event, which took place in the heart of London, was in fact masterminded by Heather Pilkington and Olivia Wyndham. Among the attendees, dressed in elaborate 18th-century costumes, were a vibrant assortment of society figures. Actor Charles Laughton, known for his powerful stage presence, donned a sumptuous velvet coat and powdered wig, while author Godfrey Winn, a renowned wit, added a touch of literary charm in his elegant attire. Hermione Baddeley, Mrs David Tennant, graced the occasion with her radiant beauty, and Barbara Ker Seymer, a celebrated photographer, captured the evening's magic through her lens. Doris Langley Moore, a socialite and hostess, and Sir Michael Bruce, a prominent figure in London's artistic circle, completed the eclectic guest list. Guests were instructed to embark on the theme of Cytherea, the goddess of love, and the result was a fantastical evening filled with fancy dress, laughter, and merriment. The Watteau-inspired decor, with its pastel hues and flowing fabrics, created an ethereal atmosphere that transported guests to another era. This photograph serves as a testament to the spirit of creativity and camaraderie that defined London's social scene in the late 1920s.
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