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Marriage of Sir Robert Peel and Lady Emily Hay - the Bridecake, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Marriage of Sir Robert Peel and Lady Emily Hay - the Bridecake, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Sir Robert Peel and Lady Emily Hay - the Bridecake, 1856. The...superb Wedding Cake...was placed in the centre of the table with the wedding collation, in the Waterloo Gallery, at Apsley House. The cake was six feet in height, and was perhaps the largest piece of confectionery on record. It was formed by three steps; the first supporting vases of bridal flowers, with cornucopias of fruit between them; the next gradation supported ornamental pillars; and the third, which was garlanded by wreaths, displayed shields of the Tweeddale and Peel arms, with their respective family mottoes. A Corinthian pillar, rising above all, supported a large figure of Cupid, with his bow unbent, and holding a garland of flowers. This cake was a triumph in the Italian art of confectionery. It was modeled, as well as made, in the Duke of Wellington's own establishment, by M. Carlo Brunetti'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph print depicts the grand wedding cake of Sir Robert Peel and Lady Emily Hay, which graced the center table in the Waterloo Gallery at Apsley House in 1856. The cake, a true testament to the Italian art of confectionery, stands proudly at six feet in height, making it one of the largest recorded pieces of edible art. The cake is elegantly tiered, with the first step showcasing ornate vases filled with bridal flowers and cornucopias of fruit. The second step supports decorative pillars, while the third displays the Tweeddale and Peel family crests and mottoes. A towering Corinthian pillar crowns the cake, topping it off with a figure of Cupid, holding a garland of flowers and his bow unstrung. The creation of this magnificent cake was no small feat. It was both modeled and made in the Duke of Wellington's own establishment, under the skilled hands of M. Carlo Brunetti. This Italian master of confectionery brought the vision to life, crafting a true work of art that was a fitting celebration for the union of Sir Robert Peel and Lady Emily Hay. The Illustrated London News reported on this grand occasion, documenting the beauty and intricacy of the wedding cake. This photograph print serves as a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of a Victorian-era wedding.
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