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Barbara Cartland

1960s Norman Hartnell Couture Shocking Pink Velvet Coat
1960s Norman Hartnell Couture Shocking Pink Velvet Coat

1960s Norman Hartnell Couture Shocking Pink Velvet Coat

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

1960s Norman Hartnell couture shocking pink velvet coat previously owned by Dame Barbara Cartland

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1960s British Coats

1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress
1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress

1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress

By Hardy Amies

Located in London, GB

Kent and Barbara Cartland. This remarkable organza and net couture piece is embellished throughout with

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1950s British Evening Dresses

1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat
1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat

1950s Hardy Amies Couture Black Velvet Evening Coat

By Hardy Amies

Located in London, GB

Duchess of Devonshire, Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara Cartland. The jacket has a wonderful shape in

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1950s British Coats

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Hardy Amis Couture 1950s Silk Satin Aquamarine Occasion Dress
Hardy Amis Couture 1950s Silk Satin Aquamarine Occasion Dress

Hardy Amis Couture 1950s Silk Satin Aquamarine Occasion Dress

By Hardy Amies

Located in London, GB

Barbara Cartland. The dress is sleeveless and although beautifully tailored, is not wasted in the

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Hardy Amies Couture 1950s Silk Satin Aquamarine Occasion Dress
Hardy Amies Couture 1950s Silk Satin Aquamarine Occasion Dress

Hardy Amies Couture 1950s Silk Satin Aquamarine Occasion Dress

By Hardy Amies

Located in London, GB

actresses Vivien Leigh, Deborah Kerr, the Duchess of Devonshire, Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

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