Lot 11
11
A provincial Russian wedding ensemble, comprising two blouses and matching apron, finely worked in shades of red and blue with drawn-threadwork detailing and inserts and trimmings of Russian bobbin lace, the full skirt and cloak of navy blue wool, trimmed with brightly coloured tapestry-woven bands, embroidery and bobbin lace, Russian, 19th centurySee Illustration
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A provincial Russian wedding ensemble, comprising two blouses and matching apron, finely worked in shades of red and blue with drawn-threadwork detailing and inserts and trimmings of Russian bobbin lace, the full skirt and cloak of navy blue wool, trimmed with brightly coloured tapestry-woven bands, embroidery and bobbin lace, Russian, 19th centurySee Illustration

Details
A provincial Russian wedding ensemble, comprising two blouses and matching apron, finely worked in shades of red and blue with drawn-threadwork detailing and inserts and trimmings of Russian bobbin lace, the full skirt and cloak of navy blue wool, trimmed with brightly coloured tapestry-woven bands, embroidery and bobbin lace, Russian, 19th centurySee Illustration
Provenance
The wedding ensemble belonged to the Grand Duchess Marie of Russia and was given by her to her lady in waiting, Lady Mary Wentworth Fitzwilliam. It has passed to the vendor by descent.

Sold with a photocopy of an illustrated 1950s press-cutting detailing the ensemble's history
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

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