Beautifully designed mid-19th-century Ayrshire whitework collar. This collar is hand-embroidered with floral sprays and delicate needle-made couronnes and stars, as well as handmade Valenciennes lace along the border. There are a few holes and some slight yellowing in areas. This piece was gently cleaned by Gentle Arts Textiles’ conservators. The center back depth is 4in., and the inside neck is 14in.
Beautifully designed mid-19th-century Ayrshire whitework collar. This collar is hand-embroidered with floral sprays and delicate needle-made couronnes and stars, as well as handmade Valenciennes lace along the border. There are a few holes and some slight yellowing in areas. This piece was gently cleaned by Gentle Arts Textiles’ conservators. The center back depth is 4in., and the inside neck is 14in.