CONSERVATION CASE STUDY
Queen Alexandra as Mary, Queen of Scots: A Dress For Two Queens
Take a closer look at Queen Alexandra's Mary, Queen of Scots fancy-dress costume.
Queen Alexandra's Mary Queen of Scots fancy dress costume (RCIN 71875) ©
This Mary, Queen of Scots fancy-dress costume was worn for a ball in the 1870s to raise money for the Scott Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland. Guests attended in outfits inspired by the works of the poet Sir Walter Scott. Queen Alexandra dressed as Mary, Queen of Scots and her husband, the future Edward VII, dressed as the Lord of the Isles from one of Scott’s poems.
Join our curator and conservator as we explore the details and conservation of the dress, from cleaning and repair to the creation of a special mannequin for display.
Queen Alexandra's Mary, Queen of Scots fancy-dress costume Copyright: Royal Collection Enterprises Limited
