The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1879-12-17
ALFONSO AND HIS ROYAL BRIDE.
MAGNIFICENCE OE THE BRIDAL PRES
ENTS FOX THE QUEEN. THE
ROYAL TRoUssEAU.

Among the jewclry presented to the
Arch duchess Christine by members of
tho Imperial family is noticeable first
that Of tile Emperor and Empress. 1t
is a diadem made in the form of a
wreath of roses and rose leaves, and
composed of diamonds and sapplires.
On viewing it is hard to say which is
more admirable, the size and splendor
of tile jewels or the artistic perfection
of tile workmanship. Then there is a
crown about FIVE inches high, made of
the most superb brilliants, which are
set in such fashion as to make the
crown look as If cut out of one stone.
The necklace belonging to this is COM
posed of brilliants of the largest and
rarest kind. These two articles are
presented by the Archduchess' mother,
Elizabeth. A piece of art is the hair
pin and brooch which Archduke AL
brecht gave his niece. They are made
of diamonds set so as to resemble edel-
weiss. Conspicuous among the mass
ofjewelry is the present of Aychduch-
ess Marie Rainer. 1t is a diadem re-
sembling laurel wreath and COM
posed entirely of diamonds. Among
the most interesting of the royal gifts
are the fans of which, in part, the
trousseau will consist. There is one
made Of silk and provided with deli
cate ivory handle, which on opening
is almost transparent. In the centre
is a superbly executed royal crown and
the coats OF arms of the Austrian and
Spanish houses. Another fan is made
in the Spanish style. The upper part
is of real black lace, and it has a
pink mother Of pearl handle. The first
mentioned fan is present of Qaeen
Isabella; the latter was sent by Span
ish princess. Archdnke William sent
the bride q fan made of white lace,
and adorned with three pictures, pain
ted on silk, representing idyls of the
,crco period. The handle is of tor
toise she'll. One of the most admirable
things in the collection is the silver
toilet set made under the Arcllduchrss'
own direction. The brushes, combs,
and other necessaries are all superb
specimens of art.
THE WEDDING TROUsSEAU.
For weeks past society in Vnnnahas
been in raptnres over the trousseau of
the roya! bride. Before it was sent t.,
Spain it was on exhibition for two
days in the palace of Archduke AL
breeht, and the fashionable world al
mnst went on its knees for cards OF
admission To this wonderful display of
the modisics art. A prominent Wen
lla lady exclaimed, after viewing it,
81 have seen the trosseanx of several
queens aud many princesses, but never
ih'vci seen one so completely and so
arlIsti'aliy made up as this one" At
thu Afchdnkr's palace nineteen dresses
were exhibited, each Of them master
piece of the drcssmaking art. First
there WAS noticeable robe which the
bride will wear at the renunciation.
Jt IL ataHe OF heavy pale pink faille
The eofsase is short, cut square, and
provided with short soiree sleeves. A
THRILLER of red satin is set in the front OF
the skirt. This tabier is richly trim.
med with Brussels lace, narrow satin
yolantS aud airy pink Illusion. The
train, which is three yards long, falls
~ broad rich folds from the waist, and
~ without any trimming. A garni-
tire of broad Brussels lace, narrow
satin volants aud pink iIlnsion sepa-
Ihtes it from the tablier. Bouquets of
roses of I'LL shades and tints cover the
right side of the corsage, run down the
same side of the robe, and, following
the train, are lost in the lace garnitare
ON the left side. Another robe is CON-
posed of light blue silk embroidered
with fl)wers in velvet. The garniture
consists Of garlands of light blue os-
trich feathers and real point d'antique
lace. The waist is buttoned by charm
ingly set diamond buttons. The right
side of the corsage and the sleeves arc
adorned by bouquets of yellow roses.
Furthermore, there is q heavy white
faille robe with real blond lace and
v0lant composed of white French
pearls Us large as peas a black velvet
dress with little embroidered bouquets
of roses, and very tastefully trimmed
with pale pink satin and real lace;
pink faille dress made up in the Span
ISL style, profusely adorned with
Spanish gold lace; soiree robe of
dark blue velvet trimmed with lace,
aud finally, q toilet of white Indian
cashmere, richly trimmed point dan
tique lace and tiny gold bells. OIL
manteaux the Duchess has an equally
large as we'll as artistic supply. There
is one particularly noticeable. 1t is
made of black velvet, with broad
sealskiu border, and lined with sky
blue satin. There there is mantelet
of heavy black satin with real black