Blonde hair was considered desirable (by Botticelli for one), and visitors to Venice reported that ladies sat out in the sun on their terraces with their hair spread out around large circular disks worn like hats, attempting to bleach it in the sun
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. The Art of Dressing Well , pg 91 (1870) Watering-Place Costume This dress is intended to be worn in country-houses, at watering-places, or for out-of-door fetes, lawn parties, and other summer festivals. Harpers Bazar , pg 408 (June 28, 1873) Judging by fashion plates, watering-place costumes are made of lightweight fabrics, but elaborately trimmed, sometimes with a short train
Raven is available as shown in shades of red, pink and sage embroidery on black tulle with Pearl sequins and silk, OR in Ivory and Silver embroidery with any of our silk color choices