newest This is a beautiful black scalloped hand stitched collar. The material is shiny so we believed at first that it was silk. But when we examined it under magnification and saw the texture and magnificent detail we concluded it might be horse hair sewn into a tight mesh fabric. Horse hair is sturdier than fabric and so would last longer. This might account for the great condition of the collar.
In the back are four snaps that have been hand sewn that close the back of the collar. These snaps look old, not because of their wear, but because there are details. We have snaps from the 1920's that do not have those kind of details. There is also one side of a snap at the very top for attaching the collar to a garment. We can't be absolutely sure of the age, but very well before the 1920's.
The collar measures approximately 15 inches.
No matter how old the collar is, it is certainly a treasure.
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Product code: Vintage Handsewn Black Lace Collar newest