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| Picture No | 10499934 |
| Date | 1947 |
| Description | Royal Wedding 1947. The Wedding Dress |
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The dress designed for Princess Elizabeth by Norman Hartnell of ivory duchesse satin with hand embroidery on the skirt and bodice and Court train (fifteen feet long and of ivory tulle) inspired by the Botticelli painting Primavera. The pattern featured Rose of York, ears of corn, star flowers and orange blossom in pearl and crystal. The voluminous bridal veil of crisp white tulle was designed to be held by a pearl and diamond tiara.
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| Source | Specially drawn by Terence Cuneo for The Illustrated London News, 22 November 1947 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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