CIRCA 1860, EXQUISITE WHITEWORK CAPELET W/BIRDS AND FLOWERS. This is truly one of the most beautiful pieces I have come across! In 45 years of selling I have never seen a piece similar to this beauty! The design and workmanship take the word "perfection" and make it their very own. There is satin stitch embroidery on the capelet and also the collar has French knots, Drawnwork and Chainstitch.There are meandering vines, floral and leaves also in the design and the scalloped edges have buttonhole stitch on the edges.The two large birds at the front are magnificent not only in the workmanship but also in the design. There are two other birds in the design. and other florals in the cape collar. These lawn collars rarely survived well..but this was certainly cherished and kept very well .There are a few repairs near the top, mainly hidden by the collar and a few rinyscattered openings that I consider minor.The repairs were done in their time, by someone who was very adept.. lace collectors would understand that even working on lawn would take immense skill and these were done so well that at first I did not even notice them. To me, the collar is perfect! Even the imperfections are perfect!! In good strong condition.
Item #AL1482
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