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Lady Idina Sackville
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Lady Idina Sackville
Lady Idina Sackville, at the time of her engagement to Mr David Euan Wallace, her first husband, whom she divorced in 1919. Five-times married Idina would gain notoriety as part of the Happy Valley Set when she moved to Kenya in 1924 with her third husband, Josslyn Hay, Earl of Errol. With her serial marriages and reputation for debauched decadence, she inspired the character of The Bolter in Nancy Mitfords novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, Evelyn Waughs Vile Bodies and the character Iris Storm in The Green Hat by Michael Arlen. Date: 1913
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In this portrait, Lady Idina Sackville (1887-1964) is depicted in radiant happiness during her engagement to Mr. David Euan Wallace in 1913. The elegant Lady Sackville, dressed in a pristine white gown, exudes an aura of mischief and joy, her eyes sparkling with the anticipation of the future. At the time, she was unaware of the notoriety and scandal that would surround her later in life. Born into the aristocratic Sackville family, Lady Idina would go on to marry five times, earning her a reputation as a member of the infamous Happy Valley Set in Kenya. Her third husband, Josslyn Hay, Earl of Errol, brought her to Africa in 1924, where she became notorious for her debauched decadence and scandalous behavior. Lady Idina's serial marriages and scandalous reputation inspired numerous literary characters, including The Bolter in Nancy Mitford's novels, The Pursuit of Love and Love in a Cold Climate, Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies, and the character Iris Storm in Michael Arlen's The Green Hat. Her fascinating life story continues to captivate historians and readers alike, offering a glimpse into the complexities of high society in the early 20th century. This portrait, taken in 1913, captures a moment of pure happiness and innocence before Lady Idina's world was turned upside down by scandal and notoriety. The image serves as a reminder of the intriguing and often unpredictable nature of history.
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