Collection search - Mrs. Robertson

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Mrs. Robertson

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Date:

1876

Item no. (creator):

71322

Type of material:

Photographs

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3529891

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Topley Studio fonds

Topley Series E

Mrs. Robertson
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Date(s):

1876

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

1 photograph
Negatives - glass

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Mrs. Jessie Ross Robertson is dressed as "Baroness of Longueuil" for the Historical Fancy Dress Ball hosted by Lord and Lady Aberdeen on February 17th, 1896.

Her costume was described by the Toronto Globe on February 22nd, 1896: "one of the richest on the floor...The petticoat was of white satin, trimmed with three flounces of point lace and old rose ribbon ruching. The gown worn over this was of the same period, with a double Watteau extending from the neck, tied with a ribbon bow. The material used was a unique brocade, a reproduction of the same period, the ground a pale yellow, with a vine of flowers of old rose and green trimmed with point lace to match. The sleeves were to the elbow with a double flounce of point lace, finished with a bow of ribbon, the gown being lined throughout with pale yellow silk. The hair was worn à la pompadour."

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Photographer: Topley, William James, 1845-1930

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Dates of creation note:

Although the Earl of Dufferin's Grand Fancy Ball took place on February 23, 1876, photographs of costumed individuals and groups were taken after the event itself. While the majority were taken in February and March, some of the guests were also photographed in April.

Series added entry:

E, Earl of Dufferin's Grand Fancy Ball, 23 February 1876
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Costume Canada 19th Century

Costume Canada 19e siècle

Balls (Parties) Canada 19th Century

Bals Canada 19e siècle
Source:

Private

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1936-270 NPC
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Graphic (photo)

[Consultation90 Open]
Glass plate negatives do not travel. Must be consulted at Preservation Centre.

Copy negative [1936-270 NPC] PA-192343

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Credit: Topley Studio / Library and Archives Canada / PA-192343
Restrictions on use: Nil
Copyright: Expired

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