Marie Anitchkoff

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-13

Identity

Young daughter of Mme Anitchkoff, described by Marie as one of the poorly dressed children.

Diary References

1874

• April 13: Marie Bashkirtseff takes her to church for communion, improving her appearance: "j'appelai la bonne, vite un peigne, des rubans, à bas le vilain jupon de tarlatane" (I called the maid, quick a comb, ribbons, off with the ugly tarlatan petticoat).

Context

• One of Anitchkoff's "sales enfants" (dirty children)
• Poorly dressed and groomed
• Marie embarrassed to be seen with her
• Needs help with basic grooming
• Mother eventually appears at church

Related Entries

• #Anitchkoff - Her mother

Research Notes

• Child welfare in expatriate community
• Class distinctions even in charity
• Children's communion practices