Coronation Attire -- (Right) A court dress suitable for wear by Peeresses Beneath their Roses at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara is replaced by a coronet (or newly designed crimson velvet cap adorned with gold tassel as held in the model's hands) at the moments the Queen is crowned. At left is a head covering which conforms to the regulations laid down by the Earl Marshal (The Duke of Norfolk) for ladies other than Perresses who will be attending the ceremony. The photo was made at Norman Hartnell's salon in London today January 5 during a display of correct coronation attire. January 22, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
Coronation Attire -- (Right) A court dress suitable for wear by Peeresses Beneath their Roses at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara is replaced by a coronet (or newly designed crimson velvet cap adorned with gold tassel as held in the model's hands) at the moments the Queen is crowned. At left is a head covering which conforms to the regulations laid down by the Earl Marshal (The Duke of Norfolk) for ladies other than Perresses who will be attending the ceremony. The photo was made at Norman Hartnell's salon in London today January 5 during a display of correct coronation attire. January 22, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).