Queen Victoria’s bloomers
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Last week Queen Victoria’s bloomers were auctioned off for £4500, bid for by a Canadian buyer. The sale was only estimated to make £500, so it came as a welcome surprise to auctioneer Charles Hanson in Derby.
The bloomers had an incredible 50 inch waist - Queen Victoria was known for being just 4 ft 10 [...]