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"An O. P. ra Ball, Finishing with a Scotch Reel to the Tune of Catch Him
CWA124832 " An O.P.ra Ball, Finishing with a Scotch Reel to the Tune of Catch Him and Keep Him", pub. by S.W. Fores, 1823 (coloured etching) by English School, (19th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London, UK; (add.info.: Maria Mercandotti (b.c.1801), a Spanish dancer, retired from the stage on her marriage to Edward Hughes Ball Hughes (d.1863) in 1823; having rejected James Duff, 4th Earl of Fife; meant to be his daughter?; ); eWestminister Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22345770
© Westminister Archives / Bridgeman Images
Covent Garden Theatre Golden Ball Kilt Manager Scotsman Tartan Ebers
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This vibrant and lively print captures the essence of an O. P. ra Ball in all its glory. The scene is set at Covent Garden Theatre in 1823, where Maria Mercandotti, a renowned Spanish dancer, takes center stage. Having recently retired from her illustrious career upon marrying Edward Hughes Ball Hughes, she shines brightly in her elegant attire. The ball reaches its climax as the dancers gracefully perform a Scotch Reel to the tune of "Catch Him and Keep Him". The room is filled with joyous laughter and applause as they twirl and spin to the infectious rhythm. The atmosphere is electric, with guests dressed in their finest garments adorned with tartan patterns paying homage to Scottish heritage. In this enchanting moment frozen in time by the skilled hands of an English School artist, we witness not only Maria's talent but also her intriguing love story. Rumors suggest that she rejected James Duff, 4th Earl of Fife's advances before choosing Edward as her husband. Perhaps it was meant to be his daughter who danced so effortlessly across the floor? As we delve into this image from London's City of Westminster Archive Centre, we are transported back to a time when grand balls were social highlights and cultural exchanges took place on dance floors. It serves as a reminder that art has the power to preserve history while igniting our imagination centuries later.
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