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Second half of the 19th century Spain Mantilla or ceremonial head veil in cream silk lace called Blonde collected in Madrid. Diamond shape decorated with large flowers au naturel on...

A practical way to extend one’s outerwear wardrobe, fur collars were simply added atop coats and jackets as fashion accessories or for added warmth. More exaggerated than most, this ...

Circa 1960 France In the style of Hermès scarves, a silk square scarf named l'Armée d'Afrique and the Duke of Aumale, French field marshal, dating from the 1960s. Manufactured by L.R...

Circa 1987-1990 France Vintage Hermès square entitled "Carrosses d'Or" in a design by Vladimir Rybaltchenko. The first edition dates from 1987, and the second edition from 1990, and ...

Circa 1995 France Hermès silk square scarf entitled "Au fil de soie" by Annie Faivre dating from the unique 1995 edition. Printed silk square with hand-rolled edges in cream tones an...

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 ke...

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...

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...