Grand Duchess Sophie in late 1860s dress by ? (location unknown to gogm)
Posted to the Alexander Palace Time Machine Discussion Forum by thijs on 17 December 2005.
This dress can be dated to 1868 based on the natural waistline and her full skirt without a proto-bustle bulge behind.
Keywords: Grand Duchess Sophie of Saxe-Weimar, Oranje family, Wettin family, Princess, Grand Duchess, German, straight coiffure, tiara, off shoulder vee neckline, bertha, lace, cap sleeves, natural waistline, girdle, crinoline, under-skirt, necklace, jeweled bodice ornament, brooch, bracelets, fan

