By the end of 1776, Marie Antoinette had a dress allowance of 150,000 livres ... As she gambled, partied and lavished money on whatever took her fancy, she racked up bills of nearly 500,000 ...
But if you want to experience the majesty of this Marie Antoinette-inspired dress in person, you can visit the third floor of the Hillman Library. You can not only see the dress, but an ...