Picture No | 10470333 |
Date | 1884 |
Description | Mary, Queen of Scots |
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Fancy dress costume - Mary, Queen of Scots. Generally represented in black velvet and white satin. The velvet robe opens straight down over the satin petticoat, at a little distance from the centre, while the bodice is a low square over quilted satin habit shirt. The sleeves have one puff near the top and are straight to the wrist with lace cuffs turning upwards. A close ruff around the neck and a black velvet Stuart cap bordered with pearls trailing a clear muslin veil edged with lace.
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Source | Illustration in Fancy Dresses Described by Ardern Holt, 1884 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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