THE LAST WINTER PALACE BALL ALEXANDER (Grand Duke, 1866-1933, Russian Admiral, Brother-in-Law of Nikolai II) & his wife Grand Duchess, XENIA(1875-1960, Sister of Nicholas II of Russia)

Fine unsigned Russian postcard photo showing them half length in an oval, wearing 17th century costume for the famous 'Last Ball', 5½" x 3½", no place, no date, c. traces of mounting on the verso

The Grand Duke married the Tsar's sister Xenia when she was very young and they had seven children. They both retired from public life to live mostly in the South of France before 1914. Both were caught up in the Revolution. This ball was particularly interesting because of the elaborate fancy dress that all the atttendees wore. This is a Red Cross photo and they were produced for charity

Item Date:  1903

Stock No:  31801      £150

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