New-York tribune., 1902-02-13
FOR THE CORONATION.
Old CORONETs BEING REFURBIsHED AND
NEW ONES MADE-HOw TO KEEP
on THE HEAVY HEADGEAR
PROBLEM

Little has vet been done In the way Of prepar-
ing coronets for the large numbers OF dukes,
quises, earls, viscounts and barons. and their
ladies. who Will be summoned 70 Westminster
Abbey on the occasion OF the coronation Of King
Edward VII says The London Daily Tele-
graph. The coronet, however. IS an essential
and important item OF the coronation equipment.
and is much subject 70 the carl marshals com
mands the ceremonial robes themselves.
Precedents have been closely followed. coronet
worn at the coronation of Queen Victoria may.
without any alteration modification. DO service
in the coming ceremonies but judging least
from those intrusted 20 the sversmiths for
pair the majority sadly in need Of renova-
ton. Gold wire tasseIs are tar1ished, the velvet
has lost its bright color. and some even minus
points and leaves. Complete new corouets Will
be the general order. in view of which many
models are already prepared. Made to a regulation
size. and fashioned strictly similar lines, they
win differ only according 70 the rank OF the wearer
Although peers Of England wore corouets as far
back as King Edward IT'S time. the adoption OF
definite forms by different orders Of the peerage
is Of much more recent date. 1t not until
the reign of Charles II that barons were per
r1itted 10 wear coronets TO denote their rank and
to-day a baron remains the lowest order OF the
peerage privileged.
1T cannot DE said that coronets gain IN grace
as they gain in size to signify higher rank That
an earl with eight points about six inches high,
sUrmounted 0E eight so-caied pearls On reality Sill
balls. alternating with as many strawberry
leayes on a heayy gold rim, ana ha'ins & [s Iq.s b
some ar rest. few peers IT is certain, VIII
such headgeaT be becoming. That or a
marquis having only four strawberry leaves and
inuosinG, graceful In outline II is safe 20
predict that the strict lnlunCtOns regarding the
size design, of coronation coroueJS VIII De re-
EarCeC peers oulgdtorE Men are aCcus-
toned d uniform style OF headgear, and COrp-
nets VIII De made 10 m pretty much as the Tegu-
ati0u six hat but with the iar sex IL IS different
Corouets VIII uecessitate universally similar
style Of hairGressuE, and nCN two women in ten
an look well in the full glory OF these m
bleIns OF rank Even the dimensions of pceresses
c0rUueIs have been determined by the earl mar
shaI. stately dame has been bold enough 70
order her coTOuet 10 III the size Of her head.
The greatest curiosity exists as 10 the method
during the ceremonies that pTeCede the
actual crowniug. and the female mind IS much
ercisel the score Of the fastening tnat VIII
keep IL place tn" heavy heaGgedT. Furlner- II has
be adjusted without the kindly assistance of
mirror which adds considerably 10 the difficulties
or the problem = grain OF comfort rs being CLEANED
said C0r0nets short of time. The mi
tial difficulty Of carrying the corouer has been
solved Dy the addition Of ribbon bands, from either
side or the rim through which the arm can oe
slipped. and which easily fold within the cap y.
the is douued. This simple device does
away with necessity OF the attendant page. as
been shown n deFlSlnE dlEnlned and vf1clent
method for afxlng the peeress'S COToupt and that
difficulty. too. appears 10 nave been ari1Eed by
the addition of TWO arrow shaped pins Jnt heads
Of which when in place, appear as part of the
cOronet, forming actually part Of the goid bead
ing that finishes the rim. Great disappointment
At first appears fiCahle. nut nothing would
be more calculated 10 add the brance OF the
scene We're tiaras at least permitted. They might
easily rest against the coroHet ana would as
sJlredly away with its unbecuming and nard Cf-
feet while adding 10 the dignity With with
out them. brlllance is assured.