1886 Mary's coming out dress

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Quuen Victoria became weary of her mother's financial indiscretion and the Tecks left the UK to meander around Europe. They cam back in 1885 and Mary came out in 1886.

Posted to Allthingsroyal by conraad on 30 May 2011; sepia tone removed by gogm.

1886 Mary's coming out dress ATRxconraad 30May11
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Princess Mary's zaftig figure is emphasized by her huge bustle and corset in this 1886 coming out picture. Custom called for the girl to wear three ostrich feathers for her coming out.

Keywords:  1886, Queen Mary, Princess, Queen, Teck family, Windsor family, British, curly coiffure, feathered headdress, veil, vee décolletage, modesty piece, cap sleeves, vee waistline, bustle, train, drapery, jeweled neck band, necklace, brooch, bracelets

Jan 27, 2011 1:05 AM
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