Armband mit Email
das Geschenk der Brautjungfern
Armband aus Gold mit Brillianten und dem Konterfei einer jeden jungen
Dame die an dem grossen Tag die Schleppe getragen hat. Die Medaillons
lassen sich einzeln verschliessen und haben die Initialien der jeweiligen
Lady auf dem Verschluss.
The present from the Princess’ train-bearers was an exquisite
enamelled gold bracelet containing hand-coloured miniature portraits
of each of the girls, with each compartment bearing their initials set
in diamonds on a Garter blue enamel cover. The eight bridesmaids, who
were all daughters of Peers of the Realm, were from left to right: Ladies
Diana Beauclerk, Victoria Scott, Georgina Hamilton, Victoria Howard,
Elma Bruce, Agneta Yorke, Eleanor Hare and Feodore Wellesley.
The bracelet was made in 1863 by Garrard & Co.
In the picture above of the bridesmaids, the young ladies in the centre
are holding the bracelet which was their gift to HRH Princess Alexandra.
When TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their silver anniversary
in 1888, the bridesmaids presented a silver casket.
Sources: The Times 18 Mar 1863; The Illustrated London
News, 21March 1863; Russell, W.H. A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH
Albert Edward Prince of Wales and HRH Alexandra Princess of Denmark.;
The Times 12 Mar 1888
Again many thanks to Laura for help!
Queen Alexandras Wedding gifts:
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Queen´s
Treasure
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