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The bustle and waiting was transferred to the grand hall below, where little olive-skinned Indian ladies of high birth, and famous English beauties whose photographs could be bought on Piccadilly, stood side by side until their carriages stopped the way. Mothers and daughters passed between rows of Yeomen of the Guard to the door, daylight, and the photographers; finally home, where tea is arranged, and friends are gathered to hear about it.

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London as seen by Charles Dana Gibson
by Charles Dana Gibson
Published 1897
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Saturday 15 August 2020

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Century:19th, Charles Dana Gibson, Place:London

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