Literacy was rare in the 19th century, probably more so in Russia, so posing while reading, as in the case of S. P. Apraxina in 1837, had meaning.
This ends the "Grand Ladies of the Revolution, Empire, and Romantic Cycle" section.
The index for the next section, "Grand Ladies of the 'Early' 'Victorian' era - 1837 to 1870," is here.
The next album, "'Early' 'Victorian' - 1837 - 1870," is here.
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This ends the "Grand Ladies of the Revolution, Empire, and Romantic Cycle" section. The index for the next section, "Grand Ladies of the 'Early' 'Victorian' era - 1837 to 1870," is here. The next album, "'Early' 'Victorian' - 1837 - 1870," is here.