I came across this interesting press release about a sable cape worn by Queen Elizabeth on her visit to the US and Canada in 1939. It was valued at $15,000 in 1939. That would be $339,431.65 today!
I also find it interesting that fashion designer Norman Hartnell went along on this tour to take care of the queen’s dresses!
Royalty travel with an entire entourage of fashion designers, stylists, hair dressers, makeup artists, dressers and personal maids as well as professionals who care for their wardrobes.
Norman Hartnell became Queen Elizabeths personal designer and she eventually knighted him for his services – he called this event The Norman Conquest!
I just love these bits of fashion history!
Tags: Fashion History, Sable, Vintage Furs
