Sepia tone removed by gogm.
Using a gauzy covering between higher and lower neckline dates back to Renaissance partlets; Amélie's partlet is covered by her embroidered jacket. It is here in the 1890s images because her jacket appears to have leg-o-mutton sleeves.
Keywords: Amélie of Orléans-Portugal, Orléans family, Bragança family, Princess, Queen, Portuguese, straight coiffure, chemisette, high enclosing neckline, lace, jacket, lapels, leg-o-mutton sleeves, necklace, draped necklace, clasps