CORONATION ACTIVITY

Evening Star, Issue 22619, 10 April 1937, Page 31

CORONATION ACTIVITY

JEWEL-EMBROIDERED GOWH Tlie Duchess of Gloucester has decided ou hoi - gown for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey. She will wear it with her Princess’s robe of purple velvet, states the ‘ Daily Telegraph.’ Tfc is to be lavishly embroidered in gold, diamante, and pearls on a cream satin ground. The intricate work of this Hgrtnell creation will take weeks to complete. Gold promises to be the favourite choice for the Abbey. Another member of the Royal Family who has decided on it in preference to silver, white, or off-white—the only other col-

ours permitted—is the Marchioness of Milford Haven. Ordering Day for Coronation gowns at the dressmakers was a busy time. Peeresses flocked there to decide details of the superb creations they have chosen. The first important Fitting Week for Abbey clothes was also held recently. Dressmakers are already almost booked up “ to capacity,” and are preparing for a long period of overtime. Debutantes will now order their gowns for the first Courts of the new reign. Designs, approved by the King and Queen, are being displayed at the Lord Chamberlain’s Office. Crystal and pearl embroideries are a feature of the Reville models. For the debutante cloud-white silk tulle with these embroideries is suggested. Gold brocade is the material of one Court gown and train. Crystal flowers trim the decolletage.