--Previous Message-- : That is an odd background for a formal : portrait, but I'm sure you are right in : supposing that it was made before August of : 1902. Perhaps after a fitting? But jewels, : gloves, fan and robe do suggest that she : wanted to record her look at that stage. : The gown would have needed to be altered by : August. : : I agree that this Board has been a delight, : especially during the Swedish wedding! : Thanks to all who have posted beautiful : photographs and analyzed them. : The jewels of the British monarchy are among my favorite. The Queen's Girls of Ireland tiara is my favorite. Did I get the name of the tiara correctly?