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Vintage orange shawl by Louis Feraud. Circa 1990s. 79" length. Vintage orange shawl by Louis Feraud. Circa 1990s. 79" length. Vintage orange shawl by Louis Feraud. Circa 1990s. 79"...

Circa 1810-1830 France Beautiful woodblock printed cotton shawl with a buff brown background, probably from an unidentified Alsatian manufacture and dating from the end of the First...

Circa 1780 /1820 France Provence Large foldover cotton muslin fichu or shawl embroidered in Beauvais stitch and openwork with drawn threads. Elegant embroidery of foliage scrolls ch...

Circa 1950-1960 France Rare silk square or scarf commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte's victory over Austria at the Battle of Marengo, which took place on June 14, 1800. A handwritten ...

Circa 1990/2000 France Beautiful reissue of a silk square after a drawing by Raoul Dufy, Maison Bianchini-Férier made for the former Musée Guimet in Lyon which closed his doors in ...

Circa 1972 France  Hermès square entitled "Regina" presented with its box. Design by Leila Menchari, first edition in 1972. Fluid printed silk twill with hand-rolled edges, having k...

Circa 1875 France Precious fichu in very fine damask silk with changing reflections in rust and violet dating from the Third Republic. Historicist design with a large central medal...

Ah, the dickey: a disappeared piece of fashion history that gave the appearance of layering without bulk. These ingenious accessories were an easy way to add variety to wardrobes and solve the perennial problem of how to preserve modesty under plunging jackets. This knit version features an on-trend funnel neckline and a matching bouclé knit cap to keep you perfectly polished but toasty warm this winter season. Bouclé knit winter hat of charcoal wool; lined in matching silk georgette. Matching diamond-weave funnel collar dickey; 4 snap closure at rear center. Dickey unlined. fabric: wool, silk georgette noteworthy: dry clean only repairs: replaced hat lining condition: very good with age-appropriate surface wear and light discoloration around snaps measurements: •hat• (please note silk lining prevents stretch) circumference: 23” diameter: 11 ½” height: 9” from center crown to edge •dickey• funnel neck: 4” tall x 10” in diameter or 22” circumference bib length: 8” from lowest point in front to neckline seam; 2 ¾” at shoulders; 2 ½” at back label: BH Wragge

Indispensable accessories, neckcloths stretched the Edwardian woman’s wardrobe by changing the look of a dress and covering the décolletage. Though it is over a century old, this whi...

As timeless as a set of pearls, fur shoulder cowls convey ladylike elegance and remains essential-wearing with strapless dresses. The braided feature on this piece permits a variety ...

Despite being over a century old, this intricate mantilla is as colorful and perfect as the day it was made. Similar in complexity to a piano shawl but half the traditional size (and twice as delicate) it is one of the most exquisite we have ever seen. Entirely handmade, its subtle color, delicate workmanship recalls designs by Maison Lesage. *From the personal collection of Mme. Gilberte Garros, sister of French war aviator and French Open namesake Roland Garros.* Spanish mantilla...

Fur shoulder cowls are as timeless as a set of pearls; supremely ladylike, tasteful and essential with strapless dresses, they will never go out of style. The narrow design permits styling as scarf or belt, and the quilted satin lining is a subtle ode to Chanel: a slice of luxury heaven! Black mink skinny scarf...