Great Exhibition of 1851
Prince Albert took a leading role in the organisation of the Exhibition
LONDON
Queen Victoria's Dress for the opening of the Great Exhibition
1851RCIN 74851
Dress of deep pink Spitalfields silk with vertical bands of interlocking silver circles; scoop necked pointed bodice with deep V of lace, plump bows down front, two tier short lace sleeves; full skirt with horizontal lace bands and pink bows at the front.