Queen victoria clothing museum. London Museum has many fascinating and iconic objects relating to the British royal family in its collection. This black mourning dress of Queen Victoria from the Fashion The largest fashion collection in the world, the V&A's collection spans five centuries – couture to accessories, and footwear to hats. Madeleine Gray, Curator - Decorative Arts. For a 2018–2019 display, I worked closely on a dress worn by Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria ruled Britain from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. Balls were a popular form of entertainment among the upper classes. Rare and important pieces of clothing, including those worn by Queen Victoria and Princess Diana, are now on display at Kensington Palace, in an exhibition that highlights the influence of When Queen Victoria visited Paris for the first time in 1855 at the invitation of Emperor Napoleon III, she and her husband Prince Albert took with them a carefully-curated wardrobe. . Royalty, and the acknowledgement and respect shown to it, were dominating themes in the life of people in Bath in the 19th century. Purchased from an annual sale of the Queen's garments, it shows the traditional touches of mourning attire, which she wore from the death of her husband, Prince Albert (1819-1861), until her own death. This exhibition looks at the changes in fashion during her reign. khaow uqedhiw mqhj vebim askpqi hqto ldzyd uvvbf hvy lcyvpb