Large Antique Honiton Lace Collar Hand Made Victorian Era 70s long vest The lining in the pockets

The lining in the pockets could simply be removed or replaced

but this was probably custom made by a tailor for a customer

The piece measures 57” in width

This 1960s swing coat flares out to the hemline

Little details make such a difference

Large Antique Honiton Lace Collar Hand Made Victorian Era 70s long vest The lining in the pocketsThis is a hand made antique lace collar in an off white colour. I am not a lace expert, but I believe that the lace is Honiton, which is a type of bobbin lace that originated in the United Kingdom. It is hand made and must have taken many, many hours to make. The collar is rounded at the back and measures 10 1 2 in width by about 13 1 2 in height. I bought this antique lace collar many years ago with a few other pieces, all of which were basted to