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pearly queen

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pearly queen
n
the female London costermonger whose ceremonial clothes display the most lavish collection of pearl buttons See also pearly [4]


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Pearly Queen has been running well without success recently and is not without hope, but for sheer value the selection is DROOPYS DUMONT.
My mother was a Pearly Queen and my grandfather a Pearly King," Major said.
CAPTION(S): PEARLY QUEENS Like Jackie before her, Michelle stops a sombre black outfit looking dowdy with strands of pearls; SWEATER GIRLS Even dressed down, Jackie's monochrome outfit looks chic - something Michelle captures to perfection; ORANGE CRUSH Jackie wore a striking apricot silk dress on a visit to India in 1962 - 46 years on Michelle follows suit; TOP OF THE CROPS In 1965, Jackie wore an elegant white cropped box jacket - in June 2007, Michelle recreates the look
 
 
 
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