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May 16, 2024 · The tradition of the social season lasted nearly 180 years, officially lasting from the reign of George III to the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. During this time, young women from wealthy or well-connected families made their formal debut in society by curtseying to the monarch.
Nov 25, 2019 · The debutante ritual created a soft economy wherein people with knowledge and family history, but no money, could earn a living as guardians of ancient social rules.
- Kristen Richardson
Oct 1, 2013 · “The much publicized debutante Francine LeFrak — daughter of New York real estate developer Samuel LeFrak — is escorted by her great friend Andy Warhol at her coming out party. Francine wears a foil paper dress (a popular trend in the late 60s and early 70s).
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Jun 30, 2016 · Debutante balls were not only developed to find a suitor for a daughter, but also a way for the family to demonstrate social status within a community, wealth, and family lineage.
- Henry Blodget
May 26, 2024 · Debutante balls, a staple of high society for centuries, have undergone a fascinating evolution since their inception in the late 18th century. These lavish events, which served as a means of introducing young aristocratic women to potential suitors, reached their peak of extravagance and popularity in the 1920s.
Feb 9, 2022 · Debutante balls provide historians with an interesting way to look at women’s history. The original focus of debutante balls was money and status, rather than the concern for the well-being of women who had no rights.
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Nov 25, 2019 · The debutante ritual created a soft economy wherein people with knowledge and family history, but no money, could earn a living as guardians of ancient social rules.
