Picture No | 10056543 |
Date | June 1910 |
Description | Black Ascot 1910 |
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'Black Ascot', King Edward VII, who was a great supporter of racing, died shortly before the event. It was deemed appropriate that the races be conducted in mourning. For most ladies this is no more than the excuse to buy a new dress
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Source | Illustration by Samuel Begg in 'The Illustrated London News', 18 June 1910, page 943 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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