Watch the video of HM Queen Elizabeth II's baby dress undergoing conservation
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Manage CookiesA conservator works to meticulously and carefully repair the areas of damage on the item of child’s dress belonged to HM Queen Elizabeth II.
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This item of child’s dress belonged to HM Queen Elizabeth II. A photo from 1927 shows her wearing the dress while out with her nanny.
It was brought into our conservation studio as areas of the silk were damaged. Watch the video to see how conservator Rosie Chamberlin worked to meticulously and carefully repair the areas of damage.
Watch the video of What Queen Elizabeth II's Baby Clothes Reveal about Royal Childhood
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Manage CookiesSee items from Elizabeth and Margaret’s childhood wardrobe: a pale pink silk baby coat and two matching summer dresses in a Liberty print.
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