I know someone will gently correct me if I'm wrong :-), but I have a vague notion that the honiton panel on Queen Victoria's wedding dress was reused on later gowns, including, I think (and I'm not sure) her coronation gown. I believe it is no longer displayed due to it's fragile state.
When I was in London last year, for DH's HS reunion (American School in London), I dragged him around Kensington Palace, as I wanted to see the display of wedding gowns of the current HM, and her 4 crowned predecessors, as well as some of her gowns and some of Diana's, and also some historical court dress (men and women). This part of her gift to the Nation to celebrate her Golden Jubilee. It was wonderful! I could've spent hours just gaping and drooling over the dresses and accessories, but I had DH with me, so had to move along. The lace from Queen Victoria's dress was not on display (a shame, but understandable, but I got my thrills in the Dressmaker's rooms, where there were 2 lace pillows on display (in a tangled state - which I would happily volunteer to untangle :-) ). Cheers, Helen, Aussie living in Denver - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
