Posted on Monday, 6 February 2012

my-ear-trumpet:

oldrags:

Costumes worn to the Romanov Anniversary Ball in 1903.  The theme of the lavish masked ball was the reign of Alexei of Russia, second ruler of the Romanov dynasty (1645-1676).  Some guests went so far as to actually wear original costumes from the period that were being stored at the Kremlin.

Click thumbnails for identification.

Now that’s how you throw a fancy dress party.

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