Antique Ermine Coat, ca. 1908 – Marija Pawlowna Romanowa, Imperial Russia #shoes with only one small imperfection

with only one small imperfection noted -remarkable for a garment over a century old

The piece is well preserved

The ribbon’s craftsmanship is particularly noteworthy

for the exotic

Beautiful silk bows on the sleeves and bust

Antique Ermine Coat, ca. 1908 – Marija Pawlowna Romanowa, Imperial Russia #shoes with only one small imperfectionThis exquisite antique ermine and lace coat, dating to ca. 1908, is a rare masterpiece of early Edwardian luxury fashion and an exceptional example of aristocratic wardrobe craftsmanship. The coat presents a striking interplay of pure white ermine fur and fine Irish lace, arranged in alternating vertical panels that create a dramatic, almost architectural silhouette. The fur is richly decorated with intact ermine tails, while the interior is lined