Fashion at Play talk
17 Jun 2025
Other questionable outfits featured in the event include those worn by youngsters Elizabeth and Edward, captured in a painting from around 1740. Aged around 12, Edward has been dressed in an adult suit, sporting a large wig and is even holding a dress sword in an effort to make him look like a proper grown-up gentleman for the portrait.

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