1826-1827 Another ball gown of Princess Zenaide Yusupova (State Hermitage Museum - St. Petersburg, Russia)

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1826-1827 Another ball gown of Princess Zenaide Yusupova (State Hermitage Museum - St. Petersburg, Russia) From teatimeatwinterpalace.tumblr.com/post/130362765067/ball-gown-of-princess-zenaide-yusupova-1826-1827

This dress lacks the pearls and sequins in the center skirt of the last dress, but makes up for it with flowers and conspicuous band of pearls. Cloth rouleaux (rolls) appear frequently in fashion plates from the era, but rarely on this Site. The scallops above the hem approximate a rouleau.

Keywords:  1826, Zinaida Yussupova the elder, Zinaida Naryshkina, Countess de Chauveau, Marquise de Serres, Naryshkin family, Yussupov family, Russian, pelisse bodice, bateau neckline, pleated bertha, quarter length full sleeves, cuffs, waist band, natural waistline, jeweled A-line maxi-length skirt, bows, floral skirt ornaments, passementerie

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