Word: sunbursts
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Dates: during 1928-1928
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White and bluish pink were the colors most favored this year for Court gowns, and in consequence harmonious bouquets of orchids were numerous. The most striking jeweled ornament to be worn was a $150,000 diamond sunburst originally presented to Admiral Lord Nelson by the Sultan of Turkey, and now owned by Mrs. G. Eyre-Matcham of Salisbury, England. The sunburst, operated by clockwork, revolved slowly, emitting dazzling rays which visibly attracted the attention of Their Majesties...