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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...

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 2000 France  Miniature or Nano size Hermès scarf (42 cm x 41 cm) entitled "Bride de Gala" in the famous Hugo Grygkar design first published in 1957. A flowing silk twill print...

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 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 ...

Gorgeous vintage hand painted silk scarf in mint pristine condition. Hand painted by local Thai artist. With a temple, pagoda, horses ceremonia...

Circa 1956 France  Rare Carré Hermès or scarf entitled "Paris Modistel" signed Hugo Grygkar in 1956 in shades of pink, sky blue, anise green, yellow, taupe, gray, purple. Renamed la...

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 1990/1997 France Hermès square entitled "Petite Main" and its original box with light green background and strong polychromy. In as new condition, little or not used. Design by Caty Latham, the 1st edition of which dates from 1987, this one is probably a later re-edition dating from the 1990s. Printed silk twill with hand-rolled edges. Sewing-themed designs with thread braids, ribbons and sewing kit with thimbles and antique keyboards at the four corners. In medallions historical effigies of elegant women. Hermes label...

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...

Circa 1960/1970 France Carré or scarf by Christian Dior “entitled Rembrandt 1636” and dating from the years 1950-1960. Straw-colored silk twill, printed with a famous work of charcoal portraits by Rembrandt, the original of which is at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam (see last photo). Beautiful reproduction of a Study on Renaissance period portraits of the famous painter. Finishes in silk effilé on all four sides, no hand...

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 ...

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...