Category: 1840-1849

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1840-1849

1840-1849, 19th century, decade overview

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1840 – Queen Victoria’s Wedding Dress

1840-1849, 19th century, garment analysis

When Queen Victoria wore this white dress of Spitalfields silk and Honiton lace to her wedding in 1840, she broke from royal custom and encouraged a lasting tradition for Western bridal fashion.

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