
An interesting group of letter, photographs and cards signed by Norman Hartnell, including: a striking photograph of Hartnell in a profile pose, mounted with inscription "Time passes, but friendship strengthens"; three autograph letters signed ("Norman Hartnell" and "NH") to Madame Louise (Louise Bowen Richardson; two Christmas cards designed and hand signed by him, the elaborate designs composed of imitation pearls and jewels, sequins, stars, and other applied decorations; a collection of newspaper cuttings and related ephemera including photographs of Louise Bowen Richardson and house of Hartnell staff; a copy of 'Introducing the House Of Hartnell'; with an autograph letter to Louise by Ian Thomas, another Royal dressmaker, asking her "to come to Paris every season, as you are such a great help"; v.s. (qty)
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![[Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom] Pair of silk bloomers: [Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom] Pair of silk bloomers bearing a crown stamp and monogram 'VR', with laundry or inventory number 23.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1569/414216/231945785_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1778256517&width=181)
![[Victoria (Queen of the United Kingdom)] Linen damask napkin: [Victoria (Queen of the United Kingdom)] Linen damask napkin Featuring Balmoral castle in the middle and monogram 'VR', occasional staining and signs of wear, some repairs. Dimensions:33.5 x 33.5"/85](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1569/414216/231945707_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1778582263&width=181)























