Ella married Grand Prince Sergei in 1884.
Fourteen year old Ella already makes a striking impression wearing a dress with a vee neckline and tight sleeves in this 1878 photo. She appears to be wearing a lace-trimmed under-bodice that contributes lace ruffles and sleeves.
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