c1900s 3D White Embroidered Lace on Fine Silk Net Top w Elaborate Sleeves designer-adele-simpson navy and a brilliant green

navy and a brilliant green

rose appliques in a different color leather

It's not pilling that can be removed but the way the wool naturally ages

It did not need to be done functionally but from a design point of view it is just astounding

The cut of this one is simple but very sexy

c1900s 3D White Embroidered Lace on Fine Silk Net Top w Elaborate Sleeves designer-adele-simpson navy and a brilliant greenI am not sure that I have ever seen in person a more beautiful example of the type of 3D embroidery and lace work that was being done during this time period. The top is truly a work of art and it is in remarkable condition for its age. It is made out of very fine and light silk netting that is backed in a white muslin. This layered effect gives the top its first bit of depth. Onto the netting 3D embroidery work has been done to add more depth to the