On this day in 1983, Lorraine Downes was the first New Zealander to be crowned Miss Universe in St. Louis, Missouri. The crown, along with the Miss Universe sash, were both considered ‘essential to the proper performance’ of the beauty queens Miss Universe duties. While the sash was to be worn on all occasions, the crown was reserved for ‘personal appearances and occasions of ‘full dress’. And it sure is sparkly! collections.tepapa.govt.nz/Object/1243891
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 00:30:01 +0000