All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1837 VR item #1399091 (stock #WN194)
A traditional folk costume frippery crown called "Schappele", worn in the Bregenzerwald in Austria by girls and unmarried young women. A cardboard ring covered with velvet, the front with embroidered Christogram IHS in gold thread and some sequins. The upper part of the headdress made with gilt wire, glass beads and silk ribbons. For a similar piece please visit the website of the Vorarlberg Museum: http://www.vorarlbergmuseen.at/objekte/jw-43 Condition: silk ribbons consumed, traces of usage...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : Pre 1950 item #1348579 (stock #9475)
A World War II nurse's cloak or cape with black and red from the 1940s. This authentic military collectible has a 16" collar (hook to hook), it is 40-3/4" long and it has one closure with two button holes. It was made by Lac-Mac in London (Ontario) Canada and it has the original black painted hanging chain as well as SCGH embroidered on the back of the collar (possibly for St. Catharines General Hospital as it was obtained locally). It has a stitched M.L.M...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Apparel : New item #161610 (stock #T 315,400-03)
Although the Blazer is manufactured, hours were spent creating a design & applying multi fabric sculptured collage on the lapel in designer red, green, sage, tan, gold metallic, etc fabric. 31 1/2" Long. Also hand painted long sleeve cotton and denim shirts. Legal: Image Design Concept Content Text owned by Mimi Dee. The necklace seen was made by same artist and has been SOLD as well, yet has a sterling pendant available. All Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.