Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Alexandra's postcard letter to Gretchen von Fabrice, dated October 12, 1899

Source:

Alix und Gretchen: Briefe der Zarin Alexandra Feodorowna an Freiin Margarethe v. Fabrice, aus den Jahren 1891-1914 (2002), published by Heinrich, Count of Spreti

The postcard letter:

Bei dem schönsten Wetter fand die Einweihung statt. Die Malereien sind noch nicht im Inneren begonnen. A.

English translation (my own):

The dedication took place in the most beautiful weather. The paintings have not yet started inside. A.


Above: Alexandra.

Note: The Russian church on the Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, was donated by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig (Alexandra's brother) and built between 1897 and 1899.

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