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I wrote about the V&A's exhibition on Marie Antoinette:

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https://buttondown.com/surekhadavies/archive/queen-monster-icon-marie-antoinette-at-the-va/

Queen, monster, icon: Marie Antoinette at the V&A

To celebrate a French naval victory, Marie Antoinette once wore a hat topped by a ship. It still inspires fashion designers. Hallo friends, and welcome, new...

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