Mlle Combie
Also known as: Mlle Combie, Combie
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Show in diary 1 mention Last Updated: 2026-05-31 Diary Coverage: Carnet 005 (May 1873)
Overview
A young woman known to the Bashkirtseff family, encountered at Nice station on May 22, 1873, traveling with the Rice family (Mme Rice, her brother, and her cousin) toward Geneva and Lyon. The Bashkirtseffs joined their group for the train journey. Marie describes her as an acquaintance ("que nous connaissions") without further detail.
Diary References
- May 22, 1873 (005.0021): "Mme Rice avec son frère et sa cousine, Mlle Combie que nous connaissions. Nous leur avons parlé et comme elles vont par le même chemin nous nous sommes arrangées d'aller ensemble."
Research Notes
Only one mention. Identity unknown. "Combie" is a rare surname; French or possibly Scottish origin.
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