Royal Embroiderers conserving robes for Countess of Sandwich
Posted by Nellie on May 20, 2026, 5:46 am
This is a 45 minute video about conserving the vest, robe and coronets for the Earl and Countess of Sandwich and worn at the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The presenter is Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich. We see embroiderers working at Hampton Court Palace and see the materials they use to mend and stabilize the textiles.