1887 Ball in Malta to celbrate the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's wedding

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Prince Alfred was posted to Malta. His and Maria's second daughter's name makes reference to Malta - Victoria Melita. Maria Alexandrovna's Subalbum is here, Victoria Melita's Subalbum is here.

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1887 Ball Malta Duke Duchess Edinburgh Wedding
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This print shows vee necklines were in fashion from the front and back as were strap or cap sleeves. None of the Ladies' dresses have a pronounced bustle even though 1887 was in the second heyday of big bustles.

Keywords:  1887, Grand Princess Maria Alexandrovna, Grand Princess, Duchess, Romanov family, British, curly coiffure, straight coiffure, vee neckline, cap sleeves, strap sleeves, vee waistline, bustle, full skirt, necklace, bracelets, gloves, fan

Jun 20, 2011 5:45 PM
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