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Sketch front cover, the London Season 1950
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Sketch front cover, the London Season 1950
Front cover of The Sketch magazine, May 1950, ushering in the London Season and showing a debutante hastily changing in between social engagements. As the caption says, The Merry...Merry Month - when debs become quick change artists. Date: 1950
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of the London Season in 1950: A Debutante's Whirlwind Transformations The front cover of The Sketch magazine's May 1950 issue heralded the much-anticipated London Season, a time of grand social events and debutante presentations to society. This image encapsulates the essence of the season's frenetic pace, as a young debutante (deb) is shown hastily changing in between engagements. The London Season of the 1950s was a time of glamour and tradition, where debs donned elegant gowns and dazzling jewels for one ball or soirée after another. However, beneath the surface of this dazzling social whirlwind, the reality was far more hectic. Debutantes had to master the art of quick changes, transforming themselves from one glamorous outfit to another in a matter of minutes. The Sketch magazine's May 1950 cover beautifully illustrates this aspect of debutante life. The young woman, with a determined expression on her face, is shown in the midst of changing her outfit. Her maid is holding up a gown, while a hatbox and a pair of shoes are scattered nearby. The image is a testament to the energy and excitement of the London Season, where debs became quick change artists, effortlessly transitioning from one social engagement to the next. This evocative front cover, with its intriguing glimpse into the world of London's debutantes, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the London Season and the societal expectations of young women during the 1950s.
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