£ 750.00
According to information before taking their alternativa, young bullfighters are called novilleros. This is because they train by fighting young bulls known as novillos. At the end of their alternativa, their mentor will present them to the audience for the first time as matador de toros. Given the complexity of the garment the young wearer would already have been an individual of some status given the complexity or adornment something aided to by the Parisian buttons. The garment must only have been used for a short active period and then treasured given the very diminutive size the outfit.
Most likely second quarter 20th cent.
Ref OBTBF
