#62

Superb Ivory Silk Satin Bonnet and Satin Shoes
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$550
sold
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Description
5" inside head width. 7" length shoes. The bonnet back is embroidered with a golden soutache emblem and has a box-pleated bavolet with silk fringe edging. The crown is an extravaganza of decoration with four layers of various laces and trims,presented in graduated width with a culminating confection at the peak dotted with a silk ribbon frou-frou. The bonnet is muslin lined and padded,and has ivory silk streamers. The ivory silk satin slippers have hand-stitched interiors,an ivory bow trim,and soft kid-skin soles and heels. Circa 1880.