Design for the Coronation Gown Norman Hartnell, 1953 Crown Copyright Courtesy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The Royal Collection |
The design of the coronation dress was well-guarded, allowing considerable excitement to build in anticipation of the ceremony. This painting shows Hartnell’s final design which relied on his trademarks of extensive embroidery, pearls and other glittering adornment.
The finished gown, 1953 The Royal Collection |
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