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Miss Alice Lee

Hierarchical level:

Item

Date:

March, 1876.

Reference:

Box number: 00404D

Item no. (creator):

26184

Type of material:

Photographs

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3477434

Context of this record:

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Topley Studio fonds

Topley Series C

Miss Alice Lee
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Record information – Details
Date(s):

March, 1876.

Place:

Ottawa (Ont.):

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

1 photograph : b&w, glass plate negative ; 16.5 x 11.3 cm.
Negatives - glass

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This is a photograph of Miss Alice Lee dressed as "Amy Robsart," from Sir Walter Scott's Kenilworth for a fancy dress ball hosted by Lord and Lady Dufferin on February 23rd, 1876.

On February 24th 1876, the Toronto Globe described her costume as a "handsome court train of white satin, with puffed sleeves to match; a ruffle of white lace coming down heart shaped in front; stomacher embroidered in fine pearls. The hair was rolled over a cushion in front, and hung down the back far below the waist, and on this she wore a coronet."
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Photographer: Topley, William James, 1845-1930

Lee, Alice
Finding aid no.:

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FA-001

TOPLEYDB
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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:

C, Earl of Dufferin's Grand Fancy Ball, 23 February 1876
Subject heading:

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Costume Canada 19th Century

Costume Canada 19e siècle

Balls (Parties) Canada 19th Century

Bals Canada 19e siècle
Source:

Private

Other accession no.:

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1936-270 NPC
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Graphic (photo)

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

Box [TOPLEY, WILLIAM JAMES 1936-270]

[Consultation 90 Open]

00404D Item no. assigned by LAC 26184

[Consultation 90 Open]

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

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