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Néva / Biscuit Russe. 1892

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Artist: ANONYMOUS Size: 40 x 59 1/2 in./101.5 x 151.1 cm Imp. F. Champenois, Paris Around the turn of the century, Lefèvre-Utile came out with an array of new products as offshoots from their more classic French biscuits. Many of them were created in honor of various important events or celebrities. For example, the Néva -- a Russian-themed cookie promoted here -- was made to celebrate a visit from Tsar Alexander III to Paris in 1892.

B/ Restored tears in top text area; recreated upper margin.

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