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The Grand Banquet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Banquet, 1850. Festivities at Trentham Hall in Staffordshire, to celebrate the majority [reaching the age of 21] of the Marquis of Stafford....grand dinner party, in a magnificent apartment temporarily formed by roofing over what is called the West Court...This apartment was constructed under the superintendence of Charles Barry, Esq. R.A...The ceiling was composed of crimson and white drapery, ornamented with wreaths and festoons of evergreens...Above the cornice, a string of gas jets was continued all round the apartment, and these, with chandeliers of wax lights, brilliantly illuminated the whole place, and a hoop of wax-lights was suspended, by wires, from the ceiling...Covers were laid for ninety...the Duke and Duchess have dispensed their hospitality to such an assemblage of birth and rank as this county does not often witness'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The Grand Banquet, 1850: A Feast for the Eyes and the Palate at Trentham Hall, Staffordshire This photograph, taken from the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of a bygone era. The image depicts a grand banquet held at Trentham Hall in Staffordshire to celebrate the majority of the Marquis of Stafford, reaching the age of 21. The scene unfolds in a magnificent temporary banquet hall, constructed under the supervision of Sir Charles Barry, R.A. The West Court, as it was called, was transformed into a stunning dining space, with crimson and white drapery adorning the ceiling, wreaths and festoons of evergreens adding a touch of nature, and a hoop of wax lights suspended from above, illuminating the entire room. The banquet hall could accommodate ninety guests, and the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland extended their hospitality to an esteemed assembly of birth and rank, an occasion that this county did not often witness. The tables were laden with an array of delectable dishes, while the guests, both male and female, dressed in their finest attire, savored the moment and the sumptuous fare. The columns in the background, with their Corinthian design, add to the grandeur of the space, while the gas jets and chandeliers of wax lights contribute to the warm and inviting atmosphere. This photograph, a testament to the elegance and sophistication of the 19th century, invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and tastes of this unforgettable banquet.
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