Coronation Fashion Gossip From Polly Benedict Columns
The letter describes Anglo American dress contrasts for the coronation season. It notes English gowns with lace berths and chiffons versus American snug styles, fashion sketches, boned hats, and the craze for pongee and chiffon boas. Polly reports crowds at St Clement’s Church seating and souvenir mania with portraits, rattles, and christenings naming Edward or Alexandra.
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London
Polly Benedict
Polly
Broadway
Church of St. Clement
Strand
Seata
Dail
New York
Victoria In the Park
Alexandra the Queen Consort and Her Coronation Ceremonies
Queen Victoria expresses confusion but is reassured that Alexandra will perform every ceremonial step from Westminster Abbey’s great west door to the throne chair and crown placement. Observers admire her grace as she proceeds, while spectators murmur at her poised conduct and the grandeur of the coronation ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Tam
Victoria
Alexandra
Westminster Abbey
Estes
St. Editha
York
Westminster
Portrait of the Black Picture Hat Fashion Essay
A narrative on the Black Picture Hat presented as ideal for blondes, popular at London afternoon teas and garden parties. Describes a large, straw hat with drooping yellow lace trim, gathered crown, and puffed sleeves. notes the shift from tall hats to soft, shadow-casting designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Casta
Graceful Queen Alexandra and the coronation spectacle
The article praises Alexandra the gracious as the upcoming queen consort in Edward VII’s reign. It describes her role in the coronation procession, the ceremonial duties, and the grand cloth of gold pall held by four duchesses. It notes royal pageantry and compares modern spending on such shows to past practices.
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Victoria
Montrose
Sutherland
Portland
Conauelo Vanderbilt
Duchess of Marlborough
Comfort
Hessias
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Alexandras
Edwards
Edwarde
Corona
Y Weil
Queen
THE
Duche
Sutherlan
Peigei
the Duches
Ortland
the Duche
Monstrovie
Duchesses
Topeka Woolen Mill Co
Vyv
Conklin & Gustafson
E. 7Th St
William
Mary
Denmark
England
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
Mary II
Vesper’s Bakery
East Sixth Street
Edison Phonographs
Victor Talking Machines
Columbia Disc Machines
Talking Machine
Edison
Victor New Process
Temiog Mace
Oo Santa FE Watch CO
Kansas Ave
Ball
Topeka, Kansas
Texas
Beaumont
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