The Conservation of Lady Macbeth

"The emerald and sea green gown, covered with the iridescent wings of the jewel beetle (which they shed naturally), was worn by Ellen when she thrilled audiences with her portrayal of Lady Macbeth at London’s Lyceum Theatre in 1888"
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Re-stitching beetle wings to sleeve
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Re-stitching beetle wings to sleeve
a green dress on display in front of a white brick wall with a coat hanging from it's back
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Original dress before conservation
a painting of a woman in green and gold dress holding her hands on her head
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Lady Macbeth 1888
Lady Macbeth 1888: After conservation and re-mounting
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Lady Macbeth 1888: After conservation and re-mounting
some green beans are laying on the table together and ready to be cooked in the oven
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Original beetlewings before re-stitching to dress
Lady Macbeth 1888: Detail at back of hem showing new crochet infill of missing sections
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Detail at back of hem showing new crochet infill of missing sections
a woman is writing on a piece of paper
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Working on crochet repair of skirt.
Lady Macbeth 1888: Part of detached hem of second dress
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Part of detached hem of second dress
Lady Macbeth 1888: Supported crochet skirt ready to be re-attached to bodice
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Supported crochet skirt ready to be re-attached to bodice
Lady Macbeth 1888: Lower edge of the skirt before conservation
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Lower edge of the skirt before conservation
Lady Macbeth 1888: Beetle wings sewn back onto the dress
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Beetle wings sewn back onto the dress
Lady Macbeth 1888: Working on hemline of skirt
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Working on hemline of skirt
Lady Macbeth 1888: Crochet skirt supported on net being re-attached to knitted bodice
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Crochet skirt supported on net being re-attached to knitted bodice
Lady Macbeth 1888: Lower edge of back panel after crochet repair
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Lower edge of back panel after crochet repair
Lady Macbeth 1888: Unpicking the dress
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Lady Macbeth 1888: Unpicking the dress