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A High Ranking Boyar Woman
A Boyaryshnya - A Boyar (high ranking) Woman in a fine and expensive silken gown Date: 1904
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attire Beads Boyar Demure Elaborate Elena Feathers Headdress Outfit Peacock Petrovna Rank Ranking Shawl Wrap Boyaryshnya Samokish
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This exquisite photograph captures the elegance and refinement of a high-ranking Boyar woman, Elena Petrovna, in Russia during the early 20th century. The image, taken in 1903, showcases Elena's regal attire as a Boyaryshnya, or Boyar woman, a title reserved for the wives and daughters of the highest-ranking nobility in Russian society. Elena's gown is an intricately designed masterpiece, crafted from rich, luxurious silk. The elaborate dress features a fitted bodice adorned with delicate beadwork and intricate embroidery, cascading into a full, voluminous skirt. Her headdress is a stunning work of art in itself, topped with a towering structure of peacock feathers, symbolizing wealth and status. A wrap shawl, draped elegantly over her shoulders, adds an extra layer of warmth and sophistication to her outfit. Elena's demure expression and poised posture exude an air of quiet beauty and grace, reflecting the dignity and refinement expected of a woman of her rank. The photograph, taken by the renowned Russian photographer Samokish, captures a moment in history, offering a glimpse into the opulent world of the Russian aristocracy on the cusp of the 20th century. The intricate details of Elena's costume, from the beads to the feathers, serve as a testament to the wealth and power of the Boyar class during this time in Russian history.
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