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Woman's coronation robes
Designed for: House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
English (London)
1937
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Velvet
Dimensions
Overall (kirtle): 157 cm (61 13/16 in.)
Other (train): 288cm (113 3/8in.)
Other (cape): 42cm (16 9/16in.)
Other (Center front; (dress)): 131cm (51 9/16in.)
Other (Length x width: (bag)): 24 x 25.5cm (9 7/16 x 10 1/16in.)
Other (Cords): 67cm (26 3/8in.)
Other (Cords): 67cm (26 3/8in.)
Other (train): 288cm (113 3/8in.)
Other (cape): 42cm (16 9/16in.)
Other (Center front; (dress)): 131cm (51 9/16in.)
Other (Length x width: (bag)): 24 x 25.5cm (9 7/16 x 10 1/16in.)
Other (Cords): 67cm (26 3/8in.)
Other (Cords): 67cm (26 3/8in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Elizabeth and Francis Lloyd
Accession Number1979.57a-h
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCoronation robes of a peeress (kirtle, train, cape) and underdress. Kirtle: fitted crimson velvet with ermine borders; open scallop-edge front closed with silk band above waist; elbow-length sleeves with 2 rows of ermine and ermine vandyked edge; modified square neckline at back; front panels lined with white silk, grosgrain waistband and shoulder straps with "Worth" label inside; Train: crimson velvet with ermine borders; 6 pleats at top; attaches to kirtle with hooks-and-eyes and 2 gold cords with tassels at shoulders; white silk lining. Shoulder cape: ermine with 3 rows of tails (denoting rank); white silk lining. Underdress: white silk, straight top with shoulder straps; hooks-and-eye and snap side closure, 2 side darts. Shoulder bag: crimson velvet with gilt-metal monogram "MEB" surmounted by crown, gilt rope braid border and 4 corner tassels; white silk lining. Condition: linings deteriorating.
Sketch of coronation robes (1979.57a-g) worn by the Countess of Berkeley at the coronation of George VI. Matted and framed with description written on backing paper of frame. Envelope glued to back, containing a letter dated May 18, 1937, from M. Cooper, House of Worth, London, to Miss Lucy Lowell (original enclosure with sketch), along with a samples of red velvet and white fur (ermine?).
Sketch of coronation robes (1979.57a-g) worn by the Countess of Berkeley at the coronation of George VI. Matted and framed with description written on backing paper of frame. Envelope glued to back, containing a letter dated May 18, 1937, from M. Cooper, House of Worth, London, to Miss Lucy Lowell (original enclosure with sketch), along with a samples of red velvet and white fur (ermine?).
ProvenanceMade by Worth (London) Ltd. Worn by the Countess of Berkeley (Mary Emlen Lowell) (1884-1975) at the Coronation of George VI, Westminster Abbey, 12 May 1937.