Mme Kabniline
Also known as: Mme Kabniline, Kabniline
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Show in diary 1 mention Last Updated: 2026-05-31 Diary Coverage: Carnet 005 (May 1873, Geneva)
Overview
A woman in Geneva from whom M. Yourkoff borrowed a riding habit (amazone) for Marie during the Bashkirtseffs' brief Geneva visit in May 1873. She appears to have been part of the Russian social circle in Geneva.
Diary References
- May 25, 1873 (005.0044): "M. York a proposé de me procurer une amazone chez Mme Kabniline, et un cheval."
Research Notes
Only one mention. Kabniline (Кабнілина) appears to be a Russian surname. She lent Marie her riding costume for an afternoon excursion — a mark of social friendliness.
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