Trousseau for French Poupee of the 1865 Era

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Suitable for costuming about 15" plump-bodied poupee of the 1865 era. The ensemble of costumes have been preserved in an original wooden box labeled "vetements de poupee". Included are the following: Scottish plaid silk faille gown with black velvet and green fringe trim, and matching green and black velvet bonnet; Black silk/woolen skirt and short jacket with rich fuschia trim and buttons; Splendid rose silk taffeta party gown with matching dye lace and trim, appliqu“d silk lilies and rose buds, detachable sash with streamers; Blue silk taffeta gown with blue glad hem ruffle; Flannel woolen coat with cape collar, red woolen scalloped edge trim; Black velvet evening skirt and matching long-length jacket with bead trim; Extraordinary lace evening jacket along with matching black velvet cap trimmed with matching tulle and Alencon lace, silk streamers; Shawl of black tulle with interwoven gilded raffia and gold and black fringe; Two mob caps, one of tulle with handmade rick-rack edging; Red silk snood with pleated silk edging; Black straw bonnet with turquoise feathers; Black velvet bonnet, along with black velvet sash; Three pairs of shoes including wooden shoes labeled Vichy, one purse; Two petticoats, one hoop, and one chemisette with sous-sleeves; Although none of the costumes are signed, several are clearly of couturier quality and are preserved in remarkable unplayed with condition. Circa 1865.