A Young Woman's Bonnet, ca. 1880 #eveningdress The fabric parts of the

The fabric parts of the necklace are "somewhat aged"

they are very well preserved considering their age and stage history

Waist: ~ 90 cm

made of fine pongee silk—a lightweight natural silk woven in a subtle taffeta structure—is an exquisite example of early 20th‑century couture craftsmanship

sculptural silhouette and decorative bows embody the transitional aesthetic between early Victorian formality and the lighter

A Young Woman's Bonnet, ca. 1880 #eveningdress The fabric parts of theOrigin: Europe Date: ca. 1880 (period of the bustle dresses) Materials: Velvet, satin silk, lace, black velvet chin straps, lined inside Condition: Very good for its age and the sensitivity of the materials; subtle signs of age and wear