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Tatler cover - Lady in riding breeches, Rotten Row
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Tatler cover - Lady in riding breeches, Rotten Row
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring a photograph of a young woman in Rotten Row, the famous and fashionable riding thoroughfare in Londons Hyde Park. Photographed in 1917, when womens role were changing due to the war, her riding breeches and general masculine dress is commented on with admiration by The Tatler, who asks, What WOULD Grandmama have said? alluding to the conservative and prudish Victorians.
1917
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The Front Cover of The Tatler Magazine, 1917: A Defiant Lady in Riding Breeches on Rotten Row, Hyde Park Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, the role of women was undergoing a significant transformation. This photograph graced the cover of The Tatler magazine in 1917, showcasing a young, daring woman in riding breeches and masculine attire, astride a horse on the famous and fashionable Rotten Row in London's Hyde Park. The image, a testament to the changing times, was met with admiration and a hint of scandal by The Tatler. The caption, "What WOULD Grandmama have said?" alludes to the conservative and prudish Victorian era, where such a display of feminine defiance would have been unthinkable. The woman's riding outfit, complete with boots and jodhpurs, was a stark contrast to the traditional feminine attire of the time. Her confident posture and determined gaze further emphasized her independence and rebellion against societal norms. The photograph, taken in 1917, marked a turning point in women's fashion and roles. As the war raged on, women began to take on new responsibilities, both in the military and in the workplace. This brave lady on Rotten Row was a symbol of the newfound freedom and empowerment that women were experiencing. The image, from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection, remains a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of women during a time of great upheaval and change. It continues to inspire and challenge our perceptions of gender roles and expectations, more than a century later.
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