Children's Costume With Scarlet Shako, Brandebourgs, And Second Empire Ref1210

France, circa 1870–1890: Dolman and shako

Model of a 1857 Dolman uniform for a bugler in the Imperial Guard Guides, the model was made for a child aged 8 to 10; the copy was made around 1870–1890 (from the estate of a château in southern France).

The uniform is made of scarlet silk lined with unbleached canvas, featuring gold-yellow thread brandebourgs, braids and trim, gold buttons, and rabbit fur on one sleeve. The shako is made of scarlet silk with gold braid.

Condition upon discovery: fairly good condition, with wear, discoloration, and stains; the collar trim is missing.

Height: 43 cm.

Shoulder width: 37 cm.

Sleeve length: 31 cm.

Shako dimensions: 19 x 19 cm.

Total weight: 516 grams.

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