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SIR NORMAN HARTNELL (1901-79)
Lilac tulle ruchings - and spray of lilac (design for an evening dress)
c.1948-52RCIN 934530
Pencil and watercolour drawing of a design for an evening dress for Princess Elizabeth; lilac tulle crinoline; closely fitted over the shoulders with a band of ruched tulle across the bust; V shaped waist; full crinoline skirt with two panels of ruched tulle at each side, with sprays of fabric lilac on one side; a large band of ruched tulle three quarters of the way down the skirt; MS '85' upper right corner