Maria Pavlovna in evening dress
Posted to the Alexander Palace Time Machine Discussion Forum by Katenka_Fyodorovnaa on 11 March 2010; spots and streaks removed throughout image with Photoshop by gogm.
Grand Princess Maria Pavlovna again demonstrates tightlacing while wearing a striking top in this photo. The ruff at the back of her neck folds down to trim her neckline.
Keywords: Grand Princess Maria Pavlovna the Elder, Mecklenburg-Schwerin family, Romanov family, Duchess, Grand Princess, Russian, straight coiffure, scoop neckline, ruff, modesty piece, lace, high puffed close sleeves, laced bodice, earrings