<p>From <strong>Historic Royal Palaces</strong>: "<strong>The Rockingham Mantua”</strong> is an exceptional example of an 18th century court mantua, with its wide skirt and priceless craftsmanship. It was probably worn by the Marchioness of Rockingham for George III’s Coronation, as a show-off display of wealth and status. When preparing historic fashion for an exhibition, a lot goes on behind the scenes. Join our talented conservators as they practice safely mounting this historic dress for display."</p><p class="p1">Watch the video below and see what it takes to conserve a court dress from the 18th century.</p><div data-youtube-video="" style="display: flex; justify-content: flex-start;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q69Ju524UZ0" start="0" width="1154" height="649" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" style="max-width: 100%; text-align: left;"></iframe></div>

Historic Royal Palaces: Conservation of an 18th Century Court Dress

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Historic Royal Palaces: Conservation of an 18th Century Court Dress

Historic Royal Palaces: Conservation of an 18th Century Court Dress

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