Pamela Wellesley by Madame Yevonde
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Pamela Wellesley by Madame Yevonde
Pamela Wellesley (1912-1987) by Madame Yevonde. She was the daughter of the late Lord Richard Wellesley, and had just become engaged to Lieutenant Charles Robert Archibald Grant RN. They married in June 1933, and divorced in 1943. Date: 1933
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1933 1943 Archibald Debs Debutante Debutantes Divorced Engaged Engagement Grant Lieutenant Madame Married Pamela Wellesley Yevonde
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This stunning photograph captures the elegant beauty and youthful radiance of Pamela Wellesley (1912-1987) on the eve of her debut into London society. Daughter of the late Lord Richard Wellesley, Pamela is seen here in all her glory, adorned in a magnificent hat and gown, following her engagement announcement to Lieutenant Charles Robert Archibald Grant RN. The image was captured by celebrated British photographer Madame Yevonde in 1933, during the height of the 1930s social season. Pamela's debutante year was an important rite of passage for young women of high society, marking their entry into the world of balls, parties, and courtship. The Debutante Ball was a grand affair, attended by the cream of British high society, and the anticipation and excitement surrounding Pamela's entrance into this world was palpable. The photograph is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the era, with Pamela's elegant attire, the intricate detailing of her hat, and the luxurious setting all contributing to a sense of timeless glamour. However, the image also tells a more personal story, as Pamela would go on to marry Lieutenant Grant in June 1933, only to divorce him in 1943. Despite the eventual outcome of her marriage, this photograph remains a beautiful and enduring reminder of her debutante year and the promise of a bright future that lay before her.
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