Word: maidens
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...first and then in Paris, it provoked a buzz of irrelevant interpretation. The expressionless young woman in virginal white, standing on a wolfskin with a lily in her hand (that floral emblem of the Aesthetic Movement), was declared to be a bride the night after; or a fallen ex-maiden; or a victim of mesmerism--anything, except what she was, a model posing in Whistler's studio to give him a pretext to paint shades of white with extreme virtuosity and subtlety. The story was that there was no story; it was Whistler's first sally against the narrative tradition...
...early winning battles. She is known now as the Iron Lady, but as a pretty, naive young pol who cut through cant, prevarication and some very real problems, she must have been exhilarating. Her rise, as she once described the star-is-born press coverage that greeted her maiden speech in Commons, was "roses, roses...
...Anton's. "June, I've waited too long to say this," began Dr. Morgan's proposal-something of an understatement, considering that the pair's relationship dates back to 1949, though it was studiously platonic until earlier this year. Summer nuptials are planned. The bride will retain her maiden name...
Patience. The Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert & Sullivan Players. The story of a young maiden who must choose between two suitors. Agassiz Theater, 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Sanders Theatre Box Office. Call 496-2222 for more information. 7 April Friday...
...grandmother's side of the family is Irish, and her maiden name is Tracy. There's this story that every St. Patrick's day, she used to dye her hair green...