Pearly King In Battersea Park-Pure Evil

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Pearly Kings And Queens, known as pearlies are an organised charitable association of working class culture in London.

The practice of wearing clothes decorated with buttons originated in the 19th century.It was first associated with Costermongers (street traders) who were in the habit of wearing Mother of Pearl Buttons along the side seams of their trousers. The practice of wearing pearly buttons grew into the Pearlie Kings And Queens that we know and love today.

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51x77 cms