September 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, September 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/25/2014
Luxurious ball gown worn by Queen Elizabeth II as Princess. Elegant gown is accompanied by an invitation to her coronation as Queen of England. Gown of pink silk with floral pattern was designed by Norman Hartnell, the influential fashion designer and official Royal Family clothier. As provenance, lot includes documents from Buckingham Palace to a Ms. Kathleen Ward, to whom the gown was gifted in 1949 while Ms. Ward was a telephone operator at the palace. Also includes ''Woman's Own'' magazine in which Ms. Ward and the dress were featured, published 17 June 1961. Floor-length gown measures 17'' across the chest and a slim 12'' across the waist. Beautiful and near fine.
Gown Worn By Queen Elizabeth II as Princess -- Scarce
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