Robe of Purple Velvet, c1953. Creator: Arthur Charles Kirby Ware.

Robe of Purple Velvet, c1953.  Creator: Arthur Charles Kirby Ware.

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Robe of Purple Velvet, c1953. As worn by Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation on 2nd June 1953. The robe is worn by the newly crowned monarch as they leave Westminster Abbey afer the ceremony. The train is made from purple silk velvet with a trim of Canadian ermine.


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Creator
  1. Arthur Charles Kirby Ware, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Queen Elizabeth II: British: Queen of the United Kingdom

Medium
  1. Photograph

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3690x4748
File Size : 51,329kb


Aliases

  1. 1370000057
  1. 3-086-517
  1. 3086517


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