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Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls. Captioned, The First Lady in India'. With description, Lady Hardinge of Penshurst: Who sails for India next month with her husband
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Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls. Captioned, The First Lady in India'. With description, Lady Hardinge of Penshurst: Who sails for India next month with her husband
Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, formal studio portrait in gown and pearls. Captioned, The First Lady in India'. With description, Lady Hardinge of Penshurst: Who sails for India next month with her husband. Lord Hardinge is, of course, the new Viceroy of India, and his wife will occupy a position only a shade less difficult or less honourable than that of a Queen-Consort'. Winifred Selina Sturt, Baroness Hardinge of Penshurst, (1868-1914), had an instrumental role in starting the Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, the first medical school exclusively for women in India. Originally to be named Queen Mary's College and Hospital, after Lady Hardinge's death in 1914 it was named to honour her contribution. Date: 1910
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The First Lady in India: Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, 1910 This formal studio portrait captures Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, Winifred Selina Sturt, in her elegant gown and pearls, as she prepared to embark on a journey to India with her husband, Lord Hardinge, who was appointed as the new Viceroy of India in 1910. Lady Hardinge's role was not only that of a supportive wife but also one of great significance, as she was to occupy a position of honor and responsibility, akin to that of a Queen-Consort. Born in 1868, Lady Hardinge was a woman of remarkable intellect and compassion. Her influence extended beyond her social duties, as she played a pivotal role in starting the Lady Hardinge Medical College in Delhi, the first medical school exclusively for women in India. Originally intended to be named Queen Mary's College and Hospital, after Lady Hardinge's death in 1914, it was renamed in her honor to acknowledge her invaluable contribution to Indian society. The colonial era of the early 20th century, during which this photograph was taken, was marked by the expansion of the British Empire. Lady Hardinge's presence in India during this period symbolized the intersection of British imperial power and the Indian social fabric. This portrait, with its timeless elegance and the intriguing historical context, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on Indian history.
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