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Royal Wedding 1913 -- Connaught Fife -- four dresses
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Royal Wedding 1913 -- Connaught Fife -- four dresses
The wedding dress and three trousseau dresses designed for the wedding of Arthur, Prince of Connaught and Alexandra, Duchess of Fife, which took place in the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace, London, on 15 October 1913. In the foreground is the wedding dress, in white charmeuse satin, with an under dress finely embroidered in leaves and in lilies with pearls, diamante and silver. Above, from left to right, are an evening dress, an evening cloak, and the brides going away costume in warm dove grey charmeuse. The dresses were made by Felix Barolet of Knightsbridge. Date: October 1913
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This photograph showcases the exquisite bridal attire of Alexandra, Duchess of Fife, for her wedding to Arthur, Prince of Connaught, which took place on 15 October 1913 at the Chapel Royal in St James Palace, London. In the foreground, the stunning wedding dress is displayed in all its glory. Crafted from white charmeuse satin, the gown features an intricately embroidered underdress adorned with leaves, lilies, pearls, diamante, and silver. Surrounding the wedding dress are three additional dresses that were part of the Duchess's trousseau. The first, an evening dress, is shown to the left, its elegant design complementing the wedding gown. Above and to the right, an evening cloak is depicted, its rich fabric and elegant lines adding an air of sophistication to the ensemble. Lastly, the Duchess's going away costume in warm dove grey charmeuse is displayed, completing the collection of haute couture gowns created by the esteemed fashion designer Felix Barolet of Knightsbridge. This photograph offers a glimpse into the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of the bridal attire worn by a British royal bride over a century ago.
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