Dona Amelia de Leuchtenberg, Imperatriz do Brasil wearing pleated criss-cross bodice

From the lost gallery's photostream on flickr; a veiling reflection on the right side was over-painted using Photoshop.

Dona Amelia de Leuchtenberg, Imperatriz do Brasil wearing pleated criss-cross bodice the lost gallery

The pleated panel in the foreground dives under Amelia's waist band. The other pleated panel lays beneath the other panel and her waist band.

Keywords:  Amelie Leuchtenberg, Princess, Empress, Beauharnais family, Bragança family, curly coiffure, braided bun, chemise, modesty piece, trapezoidal neckline, pleated criss-cross bodice, vee décolletage, upper puffed sleeves, belt, jeweled buckle, natural waistline, floral bodice ornament, necklace, earrings

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