Posted to the Alexander Palace Time Machine Discussion Forum by britt.25 on 29 September 2006; slight color removed by gogm.
The gigantic leg-o-mutton sleeves were deflating by 1899-1900 and the shallow vee waistline had taken over.
Keywords: Auguste Maria Luise of Bavaria, Wittelsbach family, Habsburg family, Princess, Archduchess, frizzy coiffure, feathered hat, high enclosing neckline, scarf, jacket, lapels, buttons, long tapered sleeves, cuffs, vest, shallow vee waistline, close skirt, flounces