Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-15
Space. w. lD. 3 2m. 8 m. ! VI.
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Presents to the Eride.

1Hc preseuts " NlES hHOHSG UrlOe nave
been numerous. Among The iewe!ry presented
by members of the Imperial family is noticeable
first, that Ct the Emperor and Empress 1t is
dial lem made 10 tho form OF wreath of roses
and rose leaves and composed of diamonds end
sapphires. On viewing it, it is hard to ssy
which is more admirable, the size and spIeHdor
of the jewels or the artistic perfection of the
workmanship. Then there is a crown about
i've inches high, made of the most superb bril-
llants, which are set 10 such fashion as to
make the crown look as if cuS GU: of one stone
The necklace belonging to this is composed of
brillisnts of the largest and rarest kird. These
two articles are presented by the Archduohess'
mother, Elizabeth. A superb piece of art is
the hair pin aud brooch which Archduke Al
brechct gave his niece. They ore of dismonds
set 50 as to resemble edelweiss Conspicuous
among the mss Of jewelry is the present of
Archduchess Marie Renier. Ii is disdem re.
sembug laurel wreath and composed entiroy
Of diamonds
The preparations for tho wedding excited
Vinna almost as much as Madrid. The trous-
Seau was on exhibition for several days 10 the
palace Of Arcbduke Albreubt before it was sent
to Madrid. Nineteen dresses were exhibited ,eash
of them masterpiece of the drass making srt.
First there was noticeable robe for wear
at tho renuEcIstion, 1t is made of heavy pale
pick faille. The corsage is short, cut square,
and provided with short soirce sleeves. a
tsbIier of red satin 10 set 10 the front of the
skirt. This lablier is riobly trimmed With
Brussels lace, narrow satin volants aud airy
pink ILLUSION. The trsio which is three yards
long, fslls 10 broad, rioh folds from the waist.
and 10 VI hnuf M frir A of
broad Brussels lace, barrow satin voauts and
piok illusion separates it frou the tabIisr. Bou'
Quats of roses CT all shades and tints covers the
right side Of the corssge, run down the same
side of the robe aud following the train are lost
in the lace g,ruiture on the loft side. Another
robe is composed of light blue silk embroidered
with JWcrs in velvet.
The garuiture consists Of garands of
light blue ostrich feathers and real poiu,s
antique lacs. The waist is bu,toued
by charmingly set diamoad buttons. The right
side CT the corsage and tho sleeves are adorned
by bouquets of yellow roses Furthermore,
there is heavy white faile robe With real bond
laco and volant composed of white French
pearls ss large as peas black velvet dress with
little embroidered bouquets Of roses and
very tastefully trimmed With pale pink
satin and real lace; pink faile
dress made up 10 the SpsUlsh style, pr0tuiey
adorned With Spanish gold lace snirce robe Of
dark blue velvet trimmed with Iac,. and ioally
a toilet of white Indian cashmere, richly trim
med poins antique lace and tiny gold bells
Among the dresses which will delight the
Spanish court, two are especially beautiful. Oae
is La ValIiere silk rep, with the front cf the
skirt and bodice in royal blue satin, the trim.
ming mixture Of gold and silver braids. The
other is China blue veours frsppe, mixed with
opal satin aud ornamented with seed pearl
fringe and silver lace, the collar being entirely
of silver lace.
The royal bride is we'll supplied with man-
toaux, which arc very beautiful. There is ono
manteIet of heavy black sa;n with real black
lace and heavy bead trimmings. which is set
off by msrabou feathers The pocket handksr.
cbiets are of pine apple lawn. with the arms of
Austria and Spain worked 10 gold thread, aud
the peiguors are of white or very delicate
tinted taffstas, trimmed with point d'Alencon.
The extensive collection Of hats shows al! mod
ern fashions, and osch one corresponds, so for
as color and trimming are concerned. to
toilette. OF shoes the bride has forty. eight
pairs, and each pair corresponds to toilet.