Choker
1934 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Choker of wax orange-blossom
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | wax |
| Brief description | 1934, London; James, Charles. Orange blossom |
| Physical description | Choker of wax orange-blossom |
| Gallery label | Dress with orange-blossom choker
Charles James (1906-78)
London
1934
To marry Alec Hambro, Baba (Barbara) Beaton commissioned a dress from Charles James. The young designer created a very modern interpretation of the white wedding dress with a raised neckline and divided train. Although the bride wanted a quiet wedding, it was widely reported because of her high-profile social life. The photographer Cecil Beaton was her brother.
Dress: silk satin
Choker: wax, cloth and paper
Given and worn by Mrs Alec Hambro for her wedding, 6 November 1934
V&A: T.271&A-1974(2011) |
| Production | Accessorised a Charles James wedding dress, but not designed by James |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.271A-1974 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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