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She wore a full-length evening gown of rose silk-taffeta with a large sparkling diamond brooch and a mutation mink stole. Most of the women in the aud(...)
She wore a full-length evening gown of rose silk-taffeta with a large sparkling diamond brooch and a mutation mink stole. Most of the women in the aud(...)

She wore a full-length evening gown of rose silk-taffeta with a large sparkling diamond brooch and a mutation mink stole. Most of the women in the aud(...)

Date8/1/1958
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Original Toronto Star caption: She wore a full-length evening gown of rose silk-taffeta with a large sparkling diamond brooch and a mutation mink stole. Most of the women in the audience; thinking the Princess would wear a shorter gown; turned up in cocktail dresses. The Princess appeared to enjoy the performance of The Winter's Tale and went backstage following show for the performers.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122604F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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