Wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom
Dress worn by Princess Elizabeth at her wedding to Philip Mountbatten in 1947 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II), was worn at her wedding to Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947 in Westminster Abbey. Given the rationing of clothing at the time, she still had to purchase the material using ration coupons.[1] The dress was designed by Norman Hartnell.[2] Hartnell's signature was said to be embroidery, and he enjoyed "working with soft, floating fabrics, particularly tulle and chiffon, and with plain, lustrous silks".[2] The dress was made of Chinese silk, with a high neckline, tailored bodice and a short train. Without straps and with long sleeves, it provided a "fit and flare silhouette".[3]
Designer | Norman Hartnell |
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Year | 1947 (1947) |
Type | White bridal dress |
Material | Satin |