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Edwardian Sheer Ecru Tie Neck Crewel Work Neckcloth Shirtfront Dickey-S-M, 1910s

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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 whisper-light version looks modern thanks to its banded collar, artisanal crewelwork and throat ties. A gorgeous layering piece and a beautiful fragment of history. Sheer, open-sided neckcloth dickey consisting of two buttoning front panels and a single back panel joined at the shoulders; front is ultra-sheer linen, while back is linen to shoulder blades and cotton lawn beneath. Banded collar with meticulous crewel work embroidery around circumference, neckline, and down both sides of placket; throat ties. Hidden four snap front closure with decorative knotted buttons at chest; unlined. fabric: cotton lawn, organdy noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: very good with two tiny rust spots on back panel and two additional faint marks on right front panel at waist (see photos) measurements: banded collar: 7/8” tall neckline circumference: 14” width: 13 ½” across shoulders, 14 ¾” across at back, bust and waist length: 21” from shoulder in front, 17” from shoulder in back throat ties: 9 ½” long x 5/8” wide (each) label: no label present size: no size tag present; comparable to modern size small – medium due to neck circumference
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Marked Size: none; comparable to size S-M (US)Shoulder to Hem: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Neckcloth (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Two tiny rust spots on back panel and two additional faint marks on right front panel at waist (see photos).
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 0620.12.0011stDibs: LU86435864472

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