Miss Sidney Gibson Bowles
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Miss Sidney Gibson Bowles
Sidney Gibson Bowles (1880 - 1963), daughter of Thomas Gibson Bowles (founder of The Lady and English Vanity Fair and MP), pictured at the time of her engagement to the Hon. David Mitford, later Lord Redesdale. Mother of the famous Mitford sisters. Date: 1904
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Bowles Engagement Gibson Mitford Mitfords Redesdale Sidney Sisters Matriarch Miss
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This elegant and captivating portrait captures the radiant beauty and youthful grace of Miss Sidney Gibson Bowles (1880-1963) at the time of her engagement to the Hon. David Mitford in 1904. The daughter of Thomas Gibson Bowles, a prominent figure in British society as the founder of The Lady and English Vanity Fair magazines and an MP, Sidney's engagement to David, the eldest son of the 2nd Baron Redesdale, was a highly anticipated and much-discussed event in the social circles of the day. The image showcases Sidney's refined and sophisticated style, with her elegant gown, delicate lace veil, and intricately designed engagement ring prominently on display. Her expressive eyes and warm smile convey a sense of happiness and excitement as she looks off into the distance, hinting at the joy and anticipation she must have felt as she embarked on this new chapter of her life. As the mother of the famous Mitford sisters, including Nancy, Diana, Jessica, Unity, and Deborah, Sidney played a significant role in shaping the lives and fortunes of some of the most intriguing and notorious figures of the 20th century. Her influence as a matriarch and the elegance and poise she displayed in this portrait serve as a testament to her enduring legacy and the indelible mark she left on British society.
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