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The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood
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The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood
A portrait of Viscountess Bridports only daughter, sister to Viscount Bridport. Miss Nelson Hood, reported the Bystander was greatly interested in yachting, dogs and lawn tennis. It doesn t look like she involved her pet wire haired fox terrier dog in these pursuits however as he is sitting there looking highly depressed
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Bridport Depressed Eileen Haired Hood Nelson Socialite Terrier Viscount Wire
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1. Title: "A Melancholic Companion: The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood and Her Depressed Wire-Haired Fox Terrier" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the enigmatic charm of The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood, the only daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Bridport, in the early 1930s. Eileen, a prominent socialite of her time, was known for her interests in yachting, dogs, and lawn tennis. However, this portrait, published in The Bystander, reveals a more introspective side of the young woman as she sits in a plush armchair, her pet wire-haired fox terrier, seemingly lost in thought, lying at her feet. The terrier's expression, with its drooping ears and sorrowful eyes, starkly contrasts the elegant and poised demeanor of its mistress. The dog's posture, with its head resting on its paws, adds to the overall mood of the image, which is both intriguing and slightly melancholic. It is unclear whether Eileen's pet was merely tired or if there was a deeper connection between the woman and her canine companion, but the image invites the viewer to ponder the complexities of their relationship. Eileen's fashionable attire, with its high collar and long sleeves, is a testament to the era's social norms and the refined elegance of the time. The photograph, with its rich tonal range and sharp detail, offers a glimpse into the life of a young woman of high society during the 1930s, a time when the simple pleasures of yachting, dogs, and lawn tennis provided a welcome respite from the challenges and uncertainties of the world around them. This image, preserved in the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique window into the past and invites us to reflect on the enduring bond between humans and their pets, as well as the complexities of human emotions and relationships.
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