Comtesse de Castiglione laying down colorized print

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The Countess wears a dress similar to the one seen in the last images with broad pleated over-skirt flounces and a layered under-skirt. The colorist changed her hair from dark to white.

Keywords:  Virginia Countess of Castiglione, Countess, mistress, Napoleon III, French, curly coiffure, ribbon headdress, bows, off shoulder vee neckline, bertha, quarter length close sleeves, crinoline, under-skirt, flounces, lace, over-skirt, ruching, necklace, bracelets, brooch, handkerchief, lace

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