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Peeress' coronation robes, England, c. 1902. Undergown of cream silk taffeta applied with a heavily embroidered silk satin front panel, a short sleeved robe of crimson silk velvet, fitted and trimmed in miniver and embroidered with stylized "S" shapes in gilt, a train of crimson silk velvet with a short ermine capelet and gilt cordons to the shoulders, and the remains of a peeress' coronation train. Possibly worn by Charlotte, Countess Spencer, to the coronation of Edward VII, 1902. Christie's. Aristocratic Dress, Earl Spencer, Coronation Gown, Coronation Robes, Royal Costume, Coronation Dress, Edgy Dress, Court Dresses, Dress Design Drawing

Peeress' coronation robes, England, c. 1902. Undergown of cream silk taffeta applied with a heavily embroidered silk satin front panel, a short sleeved robe of crimson silk velvet, fitted and trimmed in miniver and embroidered with stylized "S" shapes in gilt, a train of crimson silk velvet with a short ermine capelet and gilt cordons to the shoulders, and the remains of a peeress' coronation train. Possibly worn by Charlotte, Countess Spencer, to the coronation of Edward VII, 1902…

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They may look the picture of elegance, all serene expressions and ruffled silk set against spectacular backdrops. But these baroque beauties were the most scandalous socialites of their day.

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