This 1939 dress by designer Elsa Schiaparelli belonged to Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester. Curator Isabella Coraça tells us about this fabulous piece of couture. Watch in full: bit.ly/video-schiaparelli Schiaparelli was known for her unique style; she collaborated with Surrealist artists and experimented with new materials. This dress comes to us as part of a generous loan from the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester which gives us a glimpse into the iconic style of Princess Alice. | Historic R

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria and lived an exceptionally long life of 97 years, passing away in 1981. In a 1977 interview, she offered a unique, first-hand account of her childhood experiences with the former monarch. Born Princess Alice of Albany in 1883, her public life spanned several decades and included serving as a hospital administrator during the First World War. After marrying Prince Alexander of Teck in 1904, she later became the Vice-Regal