Stunning silver wedding dress recovered from 17th century shipwreck

By Ashley Strickland, CNN

Updated 1616 GMT (0016 HKT) February 17, 2023

The Palmwood Wreck, a Dutch merchant ship that wrecked off the coast of Texel in 1660, was full of luxury goods. Divers retrieved them, and after years of study, the finds are on display at the Netherlands' Museum Kaap Skil. One of the most striking discoveries was a virtually intact silk satin dress with a woven floral motif.
Photos: Investigating the Palmwood Wreck
The Palmwood Wreck, a Dutch merchant ship that wrecked off the coast of Texel in 1660, was full of luxury goods. Divers retrieved them, and after years of study, the finds are on display at the Netherlands' Museum Kaap Skil. One of the most striking discoveries was a virtually intact silk satin dress with a woven floral motif.
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Multiple leather book bindings were found inside a chest, including this calf leather bookbinding with stamp showcasing the coat of arms of the Scottish-English Stuart royal family.
Photos: Investigating the Palmwood Wreck
Multiple leather book bindings were found inside a chest, including this calf leather bookbinding with stamp showcasing the coat of arms of the Scottish-English Stuart royal family.
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