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Royal Ball: The gown Diana wore to Royal York gala featured black bodice and emerald green taffeta skirt
Royal Ball: The gown Diana wore to Royal York gala featured black bodice and emerald green taffeta skirt

Royal Ball: The gown Diana wore to Royal York gala featured black bodice and emerald green taffeta skirt

Date10/26/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Royal Ball: The gown Diana wore to Royal York gala featured black bodice and emerald green taffeta skirt.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0123561F
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