
Antique Imperial Russian Grand Duchess Maria Alfred Wedding Menu Queen Victoria
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Fine antique chromolithographic Dinner Menu from Windsor Castle with elaborate decoration including Russian and Union Jack flags, floral garlands, Russian and British coat of arms in honour of the wedding of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna to Prince Alfred son of Queen Victoria, hosted by Queen Victoria and dated 9th March 1874. Provenance - Amelia Louisa Hudson daughter of John R. Hudson who was Footman to the Prince Consort in 1850s up until the Prince's death in 1861. Amelia and other members of the Hudson family appear to have been minor members of the Royal Household.
Size: 29 x 19 cm approx
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Royal: Victoria (1837-1901)
To Commemorate: Wedding
Type: Menu
Royalty: Russia
Year: 1874
Manufacturer: Royal Household
Features: Antique
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Vintage: Yes