Miss Elsie Mathews, now the new Lady Burke, 1915
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Miss Elsie Mathews, now the new Lady Burke, 1915
Miss Elsie Mathews(also known as Elizabeth Mary)(d.1918), daughter of the late Mr. Patrick Mathews of Mount Hanover, County Meath, now the new Lady Burke, following her marriage to Sir Gerald Burke of the Irish Guards on 23rd Decemeber 1914, at St Jamess Spanish Place. Date: 1915
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A Vision of Elegance and Grace: Miss Elsie Mathews, the New Lady Burke, 1915 This exquisite photograph captures the radiant beauty and youthful grace of Miss Elsie Mathews, nee Elizabeth Mary Mathews (d. 1918), on the occasion of her wedding to Sir Gerald Burke of the Irish Guards. The nuptials took place on a festive December day in 1914, at the hallowed St. James Spanish Place in London. Born to the late Mr. Patrick Mathews of Mount Hanover, County Meath, Ireland, Miss Mathews was the epitome of elegance and refinement. Her radiant countenance and poised demeanor belied her youthful spirit, as she embarked on a new chapter in her life as the proud wife of Sir Gerald Burke. The backdrop of World War I cast a somber tone over the joyous occasion, as the young couple exchanged their vows amidst the uncertainty and turmoil of the time. Yet, their love shone brightly, a beacon of hope and happiness in the midst of the chaos. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, a time of opulence and grandeur, when society and tradition held sway over the lives of the elite. The intricate details of Miss Mathews' bridal attire, from the delicate lace veil to the elegant train of her gown, speak to the meticulous planning and attention to detail that went into making this a day to remember. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to an era of elegance and grace, and are reminded of the power of love to transcend even the most challenging of circumstances.
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