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This costume was worn by a lady-in-waiting in Queen Victoria's court
This costume was worn by a lady-in-waiting in Queen Victoria's court

This costume was worn by a lady-in-waiting in Queen Victoria's court

Date2/24/1953
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Original Toronto Star caption: This costume was worn by a lady-in-waiting in Queen Victoria's court. It is of flowered-printed silk. In that era no lady was seen in public without a hat
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0123985F
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