Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Besant” in article 3 of The Daily Dispatch: April 1, 1863., [Electronic resource]:
... of rose, shamrock, and thistle, tied with silver cord; trimmed with bouquets of lilac.
Head dress, wreaths of lilacs, (white and lilac;) pearl ornaments.
Her Imperial Highness the Duchess of Besant wore a train of blue moire antique embroidered with gold.
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