Crown pin cushion reputably made from royal dress material

Pin cushions, including an early 19th century example made from a silk dress believed to be worn by Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821), were a major feature of a recent auction at Warwick-based Bleasdales’ (20% buyer’s premium).

The silk dress fragment, decorated with the Order of the Garter, was divided into four segments to…

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