Posted to the Alexander Palace Time Machine Discussion Forum by ashanti on 10 January 2012; sepia tone removed by gogm.
How does a second bustle period dress look like when worn by a stylish beauty? Here is an answer. The sleeves date this to about 1890.
Keywords: Zinaida Yussupova (1861-1939), Princess, Countess, Yussupov family, Russian, straight hair, chemisette, high enclosing neckline, jacket bodice, cuirasse bodice, bows, elbow length close sleeves, cuffs, bustle, earrings