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Before taking their alternativa, young bullfighters are called novilleros 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 this garment, the young wearer would already have been an individual of some status judging by the adornment, which includes couturier Parisian buttons. The garment must only have been used for a short active period and then treasured given the very diminutive size the outfit.
Comprised of three parts - annotated final photo with sizes
• likely second quarter 20th C
Ref. OBTBF
