Bolero jacket (silk). Probably made from a commercial material. Red and mauve pattern woven silk. A band of mauve passes around the bottom of the jacket and the cuffs are similar. This is decorated with two lines of pattern in white silk. The remainder of the garment is red. A short jacket, three-quarter sleeves and simple collar. Length 11 1/2"; sleeve length 11 1/2".

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