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… the princes three feathers and his motto, while the male members of the Constitutional Club, who supported Pitt and the court, disported themselves in a blue, orange and white uniform. These visual statements had their social consequences, … established local supporters, waverers and potential recruits with food, flattery, music and dancing. Their elaborate court clothing signified their respect for their guests, but the formality of the clothing needed to be balanced by a … breakfasts, dinners and balls, and giving cups and trophies as prizes for the races themselves. Dressed in their best court clothes and bedecked with jewels, the members of leading political families used the social events of Race Weeks to …
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