La malle aux déguisements, memories of a middle-class family - Lot 229

La malle aux déguisements, memories of a middle-class family's festivities at the end of the Belle Epoque, a dozen outfits for children and adults, home-made in selected fabrics. Two tambourines dated Mardi Gras 1908 and 1914. Children's outfits : . A girl's outfit in white satin with large sky-blue buttons, (stains). . French-style suit in redcurrant satin and white vest embellished with gold trimmings, for a 15-year-old teenager, (some wear, discreet tear under the arm). . Renaissance suit for an 8-year-old boy, consisting mainly of a navy blue velvet pourpoint, cape and toque embellished with gold braid and embroidery, and purple velvet and blue taffeta breeches, (accident on the breeches). . Toreador, approx. 5 years old, consisting of four pieces, including a crimson velvet bolero and yellow satin pants trimmed with gold ribbons, (small accident on pants). . Clown, approx. 5 years: puffy jumpsuit in lemon-yellow satin embroidered with animals and a clown in black velvet appliqué, (a few small stains). . Dress for a little girl, approx. 10 years old, in pink changeable taffeta, the skirt entirely worked in tabs. . Little cook's jacket and chef's hat Adults : . Clown: four pieces, including an extravagant coat in red wool twill with animal motifs embroidered in black felt appliqué. . A magician's costume or allegory of the Night, consisting of a black coat and conical hat painted with stars and the Moon. . Peasant woman, six pieces including a striped petticoat (stained) and a Phrygian cap. . A printed yukata, (a few stains).