The Peacock Dress was given to the UK Government in lieu of inheritance taxes in the 1990s, at which time it also returned to the Curzon family’s historic home at Kedleston, where it is on display to the public today. Worn by Mary Victoria Leiter, Lady Curzon (1870-1906), Vicereine of India, at the Delhi Durbar in 1903. In 1902, every society woman aspired to have her dresses made by Worth, the premier haute couture name of the day.
The shining cloth of gold has a pattern of overlapping peacock feathers in gold on a silk chiffon background. The original gown, tarnished, damaged, heavily altered, but still beautiful, is carefully preserved in a glass museum case. Feb 15, 2016 - "Peacock" dress | House of Worth | France; Paris | 1900-1902 | silk, gold, peacock feathers, beetle wings | Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire | National Trust Inventory #: NT 107881 | Worn by Mary, Lady Curzon, for the coronation of Edward VII. Sep 18, 2017 - ephemeral-elegance: “ “The Peacock Dress,” 1902 Designed by House of Worth Worn by Lady Curzon, Vicereine of India, at the Delhi Durbar which celebrated of the coronation of Edward VII.
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Worth's 1902 Peacock Dress is a stunningly beautiful feat of intricate… Skills. See more ideas about House of worth, Peacock dress, Vintage outfits. Peacock Dress, by Worth, c. 1900-c.1903, at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire, England. Aug 27, 2019 - Explore Magnolia Leigh's board "Peacock Gown - House of Worth" on Pinterest. Worth’s 1902 Peacock Dress is a stunningly beautiful feat of intricate goldwork embroidery, and perhaps the most dazzling star in their repertoire.
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Feb 13, 2013 - 1902 Lady Curzon in her Dubar peacock Gown by worth - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Curzon,_Baroness_Curzon_of_Kedleston The Peacock Dress, c.1900–1902, gold and silver Zardozi embroidery with applied green beetle wing covers (elytra) on silk taffeta; lining of Indian cotton muslin. The Peacock Dress is an iconic, historic gown made by the prestigious House of Worth for Lady Mary Curzon, Vicereine of India, in 1902. Worn by Mary Victoria Leiter Curzon, Baroness Curzon of Kedleston and Vicereine of India, at the 1903 Delhi Durbar commemorating the coronation of Edward VII.
In 1902, every society woman aspired to have her dresses made by Worth, the premier haute couture fashion house of the day. About the Peacock Dress Worth's 1902 Peacock dress - click to enlarge What is the Peacock Dress?