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Norman Hartnell wedding dress ca. 1957 From LiveAuctioneers

Norman Hartnell wedding dress ca. 1957

From LiveAuctioneers

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tags → #20th century #50s #1950s #vintage #couture #haute couture #hartnell #norman hartnell #wedding #wedding dress #wedding gown #bridal #satin #ivory #beading #beads #bows #sparkle #glitter #floral #shells #pearls #sequins #bugle beads 
Norman Hartnell court ensemble ca. 1950 From the Philadelphia Museum of Art It’s really too bad court presentations died out after the accession of Elizabeth II. Can you imagine how fabulous Kate Middleton would look in court dress?!

Norman Hartnell court ensemble ca. 1950

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art

It’s really too bad court presentations died out after the accession of Elizabeth II. Can you imagine how fabulous Kate Middleton would look in court dress?!

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tags → #20th century #50's #1950's #hartnell #norman hartnell #court dress #court #presentation #dress #gown #feathers #ostrich feathers #fan #tulle #lame #silver #gold #embroidery #beading #beads #metallic #sequins #veil 
Norman Hartnell ensemble ca. 1929-40 From the McCord Museum

Norman Hartnell ensemble ca. 1929-40

From the McCord Museum

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tags → #20th Century #Roaring 20's #20's #30's #40's #WWII #Extant Garments #dress #gown #evening gown #velvet #blue #fur #Norman Hartnell #Norman #Hartnell