Posted to Foro Dinastias by Minnie on 12 February 2010.
This is probably the definitive photo of Queen Mercedes; contrast between vertical and diagonal lines is a major element of the design of her dress.
Keywords: 1878, Queen Maria de las Mercedes, Princess, Queen, Bourbon family, Borbón family, Spanish, curly coiffure, floral headdress, bows, long close sleeves, cuffs, jacket bodice, close skirt, over-skirt, train, earrings, bracelets