{"product_id":"lady-millicent-taylour-country-life-magazine-portrait-januart-2-1926","title":"Lady Millicent Taylour Country Life Magazine Portrait Januart 2 1926","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLady Millicent Taylour Country Life Magazine Portrait, Frontispiece, January 2 1926. LIX No. 1513\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"285\" data-start=\"84\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe featured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frontispiece this week is a portrait of Lady Millicent Taylour, who is the only daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness Headfort. She married \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHenry Frederic Tiarks III\u003c\/strong\u003e on April 28, 1930, at Westminster Cathedral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLady Millicent Taylour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1907–1975) was 18 years old when this portrait was published.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eParents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHer mother was the famous Gaiety Girl\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRosie Boote\u003c\/strong\u003e, and her father was the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e4th Marquess of Headfort\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHer Husband:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe was a prominent merchant banker and partner at J. Henry Schroder \u0026amp; Co..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDivorce:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe marriage lasted only six years, ending in divorce in 1936.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLater Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFollowing the divorce, she did not remarry and eventually reassumed her maiden name,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTaylour\u003c\/strong\u003e, by deed poll in 1941\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe couple had one son, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eChristopher Henry Frederic Tiarks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, born in 1931. Tragically, Christopher died as an infant in 1932 at just \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e13 months old\u003c\/strong\u003e after contracting meningitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eLady Millicent’s mother, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eRosie Boote\u003c\/strong\u003e (1878–1958), was a legendary figure of the Edwardian era. Her transition from a musical comedy star to a high-society Marchioness was one of the greatest scandals—and eventual success stories—of her time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esie was born into a theatrical family; her mother was a well-known Irish actress. After being educated at an Ursuline convent in Ireland, she moved to London and became a \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGaiety Girl\u003c\/strong\u003e at the famous Gaiety Theatre.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSignature Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe became a superstar in 1900 while performing in the hit musical\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Messenger Boy\u003c\/em\u003e. Her performance of the song\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Maisie\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas what reportedly captured the heart of the Marquess of Headfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Gaiety Ideal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt the time, Gaiety Girls were seen as the pinnacle of fashion and modern womanhood, often attracting the attention of aristocratic \"Stage Door Johnnies\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer engagement to \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGeoffrey Taylour, 4th Marquess of Headfort\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 1901 caused a national sensation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eElite Opposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The match was fiercely opposed because she was a Catholic actress and a commoner, while he was a prominent Protestant Anglo-Irish aristocrat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eRoyal Intervention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKing Edward VII\u003c\/strong\u003e attempted to block the marriage by pressuring the Marquess to resign his military commission or be sent to South Africa for active service. The Marquess chose Rosie, resigned his commission, and the couple eloped. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"dF3vjf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite a two-year period of social exile, Rosie’s charm eventually won over high society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAcceptance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheir return to favor was signaled by an invitation to the Duchess of Westminster’s ball in 1903, where Rosie was described as \"the sensation of the evening\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSocial Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe was one of the few people to attend\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ethree coronations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat Westminster Abbey (Edward VII, George V, and George VI).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Family Seat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe became a beloved figure at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHeadfort House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Kells, Ireland, and was deeply saddened when the family had to leave the estate in the 1940s, eventually turning it into a school\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic original page from Country Life magazine, part of the iconic series often affectionately referred to as the “Girls in Pearls” portraits — elegant society images that captured a distinctive era of British publishing and portraiture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: Approximately 13.75 x 9 inches (35 x 23 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good for its age. As with all vintage magazine pages, light signs of handling or minor age-related blemishes may be present. Please review the large photo carefully for full condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Country Life Magazine frontispiece portrait forms part of The Old Map Shop’s curated archive of society portraits published between 1897 and 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52225776550181,"sku":"CL-2916","price":751.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/Millicent-Taylour-Country-Life-Frontispiece-1926.jpg?v=1776368892","url":"https:\/\/theoldmapshop.com\/en-se\/products\/lady-millicent-taylour-country-life-magazine-portrait-januart-2-1926","provider":"The Old Map Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}