FAMILLE IMPÉRIALE Menu for lunch served on February 9, 1914, text in Russian printed on bristol board, surmounted by the monogram in gold letters K. K. A. (Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia) under imperial crown, with autograph signatures at the bottom of the document: Irina (Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia (1895-1970)) and Tatiana (Princess Tatiana Constantinovna of Russia (1890-1979)). Good condition. H.: 16 cm - W.: 10 cm. History: This luncheon took place at the home of Grand Duchess Xénia, Princess Irina's mother, a few days before her daughter's wedding ceremony with Prince Félix Youssoupoff (1887-1967), celebrated on February 22, 1914.

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