"Maple Leaf of Canada dress," designed by Norman Hartwell, 1957. Courtesy of the Canadian Museum of History This "Maple Leaf of Canada dress" was designed for Queen Elizabeth by her British couturier Norman Hartwell to wear for her four-day visit to Canada in 1957. The ballgown has a garland of green velvet maple leaves mingled with white roses, the emblem of the House of York. Each leaf is appliquéd with crystal and imitation emeralds; the white roses are formed with crystals, imitation white pearls, and imitation diamonds. Her Majesty wore the dress at a state banquet and reception (shown below). Courtesy of the Canadian Museum of History