Lot 109
  • 109

Belonging to Her Imperial Highness The Grand Duchess Vladimir: A striped cotton under-pillowcase, circa 1918

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

  • 46 by 40cm, 18 by 15 3/4 in.
the ticking inscribed in Indian ink: Appartient à/ S.A.I. la Gr. Duch./ Wladimir, the lower right edge with remnants of a wax seal  (illustrated, inside front cover, left)

Condition

Minor fraying and soiling, as expected. Small holes within the ink inscription.
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