Conservation of Queen Victoria's silk shoes | Beyond Palace Doors

Here are Queen Victoria’s blue silk boots 🥿 Textile Conservator Rosie Chamberlin meticulously worked on these rare, delicate items to get them ready for display at Kensington Palace for #Victoria200.

Purchased with Art Fund support, with many thanks.

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