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Favorite decades: 1910's, 1800's, 1870's
Favorite artists: Anthony van Dyck, Giovanni Boldini, Henry Fuseli, Thomas Lawrence
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La Canzonetista Pepita Sevilla by José Garnelo y Alda, 1887 Spain
“A Lady of Hindoostan”, 1800’s-1810’s London
Hindoostan or Hindustan are alternative names for India, particularly northern India.
More from the Ball of 1903
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*I couldn’t fit her name on the line, but Czar Alexei’s wife was Maria Miloslavskaya.
Costumes worn to the Romanov Anniversary Ball in 1903. The theme of the lavish masked ball was the reign of Alexei of Russia, second ruler of the Romanov dynasty (1645-1676). Some guests went so far as to actually wear original costumes from the period that were being stored at the Kremlin.
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Anna Pavlova in costume for her Russian dance, 1910’s-20’s
Her headdress is an elaborate version of what is known as a kokoshnik.
Woman’s festive costume, 19th century Russia, the State Hermitage Museum
Woman’s festive costume, early 19th century Russia, the State Hermitage Museum
Fancy dress worn by Alexandra Feodorovna, 1903 Russia, the State Hermitage Museum
It’s in the style of a 17th century tsarina’s ceremonial dress
Traditional Russian ensemble, 19th century Russia, the Met Museum
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