History of women in 100 objects: Lady Curzon's Peacock Dress
At the centre of the Delhi Durbar (1902 1903) to mark Edward V11 coronation as King and Emperor of India was the Coronation Ball with 4,000 guests. When Lady Curzon, wife of the Viceroy of India, entered she was spectacular and beautiful figure, almost six feet tall wearing elaborate and expensive dress designed to accentuate this and signify Britain’s imperial greatness. It was reported that there was an audible gasp as she entered the room.
Keywords: Worcester, Lady Curzon's Peacock Dress, Women, 19th Century
In Women, Worcestershire,
Presented by:
Professor Maggie Andrews
Directed by:
Simon Russell, IDM Media
Produced by:
IDM Media
Featuring:
Professor Maggie Andrews
Thanks to:
British Pathe
Recorded By:
IDM Media
Images Kindly Supplied by:
Mary Evans Picture Library, National Trust Images
Run Time:
3.56
Copyright Date:
2019
