A coloured early 19th century copper engraving of a group dancing a quadrille. .The term quadrille originated in 17th-century military parades where four mounted horsemen formed square formations. As a dance it became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries both in Europe and the European colonies. It became a craze in Britain after Lady Jersey (Sarah Sophia Child Villiers, Countess of Jersey 1785 – 1867) introduced the dance to high society gatherings.(She was born Lady Sarah Fane)

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