Victorian Lace Bonnet with Red Ribbons, England, ca. 1870 #spencer with black velvet cuffs and

with black velvet cuffs and a black velvet stand‑up collar

such pieces are rare and highly sought after by collectors and lovers of antique fashion

the wallet is well preserved

and museum‑quality fashion - made even more desirable by its connection to the elusive dressmaker Madame Percy

Two bone buttons

Victorian Lace Bonnet with Red Ribbons, England, ca. 1870 #spencer with black velvet cuffs andThis small lace bonnet, decorated with red ribbons, transforms a simple domestic headpiece into a charming visual highlight. The use of a strong accent colour adds liveliness to an otherwise modest design. The bonnet was likely worn indoors, paired with a house dress or day dress typically worn by the lady of the house. It survives in good to very good condition, a delicate example of late 19thcentury domestic fashion. In the Victorian and early