Vintage 1800s Ladies Salon Apron Pinny Black Silk Jet Chantilly Lace Whitby Gothic

$104.88

Shipping to United States: $28.58
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Unique and so very, very Rare Victorian 1850s Black Watered Silk Salon Apron, edged in Hand Made Italian Chantilly Lace. The apron originates from Venice Italy.
Exquisitely hand made and stored since the 1860s
To fasten, there is a simple black silk rope fastening. The apron is adorned with spirals of black glass beads, this decoration is complete. The lace edging is 3" deep and is without rot or age marks. The watered silk is sound.

Overall measurements;
Length; 18"
Width at the top; 13"
Width along the hem; 26,5"
The braid tape is; 76" This is the complete length

The item was recently on display within a museum of fashion and has been professionally cleaned. Please do drop me a line, should you have any questions connected to this item.

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  • United States : 3 - 10 business days
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