Preparing For The Coronation Working on the collar of a Viscount's robe is Mary McGetting (nearest camera) while Reg. Jackson sews the ham. Mrs. Cross (right) is making the final stitches to a Barons robe. Tailoresses and tailors of one of London's biggest hire outfitters are now busy making sure that The Coronation robes and Coronets which will be hired out and worn by Barons and Viscounts are in good order. The robes, which today cost about £500 - but they can be hired from the big oufitting firms for £25 complete with Coronet. August 26, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)