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128. Burgundy Silk Dress with Parasol and Bonnet

129. Ivory Silk/Cashmere CoatDress with Coral Trim

Of Burgundy silk, the two-piece ensemble features a jacket with full center panel, coat sleeves, lace edging at neckline and cuffs, with matching skirt having large box pleat at center and narrower knife pleats all around, burgundy silk bows. Along with a wooden handled lace parasol, and with a woven straw bonnet with burgundy velvet band. For 17” doll. 4” shoulders. 10” waist. 12” overall length. Circa 1875. $400/600

Of ivory silk/cashmere faille, the coatdress has a delicate coral silk edge at the coat opening, hem, and cuffs, pearl buttons, coat neckline overlaid with lace, and coral peach twill shoulder bow. The back of the dress has three coral vertical bands above back hip sash and two tiered rows of pleats. For 18” doll. 4 ⅓” shoulder width. 12” overall length. Circa 1880. $400/600

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