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French Style was still fashionable at that date for many of the richest in London society.  It continued in use into the 20th century.  The Ritz Hotel, opened in 1906, was a late example of this style.","date":{"text":"27/03/2003","earliest":"2003-03-27","latest":"2003-03-27"}}],"partNumbers":["186-1926"],"accessionNumberNum":"186","accessionNumberPrefix":"","accessionYear":1926,"otherNumbers":[],"copyNumber":"","aspects":["WHOLE"],"assets":["2019LR2920","2019LP8059","2019LU4036"],"recordModificationDate":"2025-04-25","recordCreationDate":"2003-03-27","availableToBook":false}}