1858 Princess Alice of Hesse at her sister Vicky's wedding with Princesses Louise and Helena
You've seen the painting and the engraving, now for the photo that shows what the dress really looked like. For an idea of the color, click here.
This photo reveals a scalloped lace bertha not visible in the Winterhalter or Lane portraits as well as three lace flounces.
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