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Newest style harem skirt is worn by the Princess for the garden party and contrasts with the simplicity of her hat

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Newest style harem skirt is worn by the Princess for the garden party and contrasts with the simplicity of her hat

Date4/28/1958

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Margaret, Princess, Countess of Snowdon, 1930-2002 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Newest style harem skirt is worn by the Princess for the garden party and contrasts with the simplicity of her hat. Other guests gaze in admiration as she fashionable royal visitor waits nearby on the Government House lawn.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122606F

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