Maria Cristina of Austria-Teschen, during her engagement with king Alfonso XII of Spain by Fernando Debas

This dates to 1878 or 1879 given it is an engagement photo.

From pinterest.com/hansatingsuwan/royals-fiancée-engagement/; sepia tone removed.

Maria Cristina of Austria-Teschen, during her engagement with king Alfonso XII of Spain From pinterest.com:hansatingsuwan:royals-fiancée-engagement: detint trimmed

Maria Cristina wears a complex dress with a short tablier and a triangular panel running from neckline and shoulders to her actual waistline.

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