This dress has been dated to the 1890s, but it has to be the later 90s given the lack of leg-o-mutton sleeves and pouter pigeon bodice.
Keywords: 1901, Franca Florio, Francesca Paola Jacona della Motta dei baroni di San Giuliano, Donna Franca, regina di Sicilia, Queen of Palermo, Stella d'Italia, l'Unica, della Motta dei baroni di San Giuliano family, Florio family, Baroness, Italian, Lady-in-Waiting, Elena of Montenegro, capelet, high enclosing neckline, pouter pigeon bodice, long tight sleeves, flared cuffs, A-line skirt, lining