Posted to the Alexander Palace Time Machine Discussion Forum by Grand Duchess Ally on 18 February 2009; sepia tone removed by gogm.
Sophie's dress has a wide waist band under that wide lace collar while her sleeves have cuffs almost extending from wrist to elbow.
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