#206

Vibrant Silk Magenta Dress and Bonnet with Red Silk Trim
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$1,200
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Description
6" shoulder width. 15" overall length. A magenta silk satin dress with gathered bodice for fullness,set-in yet relaxed waist,and pleated skirt,has very full sleeves with cartridge pleats at the shoulders. The dress is decorated with scalloped-edge torchon lace at the hemline and cuffs,and has red silk ribbon trim with embossed designs and scalloped edging forming a waist sash with long streamers,and decorating the collar and cuffs. Included with a magenta silk bonnet with beautifully-draped brim,decorated with red silk ribbons and bows and pale magenta feather. Circa 1890.