BERTHA COLLAR

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Marjorie Post's Closets

About this object

This style of bertha collar was popular from 1895-1905. The collar was probably fashioned from a length of lace originally used for something else, quite prabably a flouce or ruffle. It is made of Burano needle lace with a large scale floral design and varied fillings.

Full bertha collar of Burano needle lace with large scale floral design and varied fillings; based on 18th century Argentan lace. Lace is approximately 7" deep and extends full circle with a 6" overlap.

Object name:

BERTHA COLLAR

Made in:

UNKNOWN

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.214

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Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973