It looks identical to the seven-fringe aigrette her daughter Victoria wore to the Devonshire costume ball in 1897. (Even the very impressive nine strand pearl necklace could be identical).
Has the fringe aigrette been worn by any other members of the BRF?
Any idea about its current whereabouts? It should be a recognizable piece:
Alexandra also wore identical seven strands pearl bracelets in Olrik's painting.
Bonhams sold a copy in 2017, but I can’t find a date for the original painting: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24260/lot/135/
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