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A Poisonous Masterpiece from the 1800s | Auckland News
Step into the eerie elegance of a 175-year-old silk gown, where vibrant green patterns hide a deadly secret: arsenic dye. Once worn by a great-great-grandmother and brought to New Zealand for a small fortune, this Victorian masterpiece showcases breathtaking hand-stitching and ancient ikat weaving—but its beauty came at a cost. Museum staff handle it with gloves, and restoring it would cost tens of thousands. This hauntingly beautiful relic, now on display through July, reveals the hidden dangers behind fashion’s glitter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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