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NameMiss Universe 1983 Lorraine Downes
ProductionMiss Universe, Inc; producer; 1983
Unknown; producer; 1983
Unknown; producer; 1983
Classificationcolour photographs
Materialsphotographic paper, photographic gelatin
Techniquesphotographic processes
DimensionsApproximate: 200mm (width), 253mm (height)
Registration NumberCA001113/001/0010
Credit lineGift of Lorraine Downes, 2012
Overview
This photograph of was taken at the 1983 Miss Universe beauty pageant when Miss New Zealand, Lorraine Downes, was crowned Miss Universe in front of 600 million television viewers. Lorraine Downes is wearing an evening gown designed for the competition by Dawn McGowan.