edwardian Rare MUSEUM Antique Victorian Irish Crochet Lace jacket Coat Dress

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edwardian Rare MUSEUM Antique Victorian Irish Crochet Lace jacket Coat Dress:
$2499.00

Fine Edwardian beautiful period hand made craftsmanship are found in this lovely antique / vintage Irish crochet lace jacket, c. 1900 -1915.
Without question this jacket was beautifully designed and constructed by a very talented lacemaker.The attractive design features a graceful cutaway front, elegant slightlyflared sleeves and stylish back / and longside vents.
The crocheted lace is very tightly and evenly worked with so many design elements; an extensive variety of aesthetic floral and foliate motifs in a very pleasing and attractive arrangement, using an incredible abundance of three dimensional work. Additionally, the lace maker worked in a variety of different types of raised work.uncommonly foundthree dimensional leaf & ball with flowers and includes numerous variations of this particular element.this outstanding work covers the entire garment.In addition, the maker incorporated several subtle opposing/reverse motifs. (think the yin & yang symbol) My understanding is that this particular technique is very difficult to accomplish while still maintaining perfect garment symmetry, scale and shape. Accordingly it is rarely seen except in pieces executed by an extremely talented lace maker. Very interesting and unusual.this timeless jacket has a cutaway front meant to be worn open. the long side vents simulate tux tails. the workmanship is just exquisite throughout. the balls on the sleeves and tails resemble strawberries with little leaves. a ball motif on the back has stamens resembling fuschia flowers. net lace frontsuggesting a lapel andnet lace atthe bottom of the sleeves. this is very tight workmanship and I can see it over a charmeuse sheath wedding dress or even for a night out with a velvet cami and tux pants. but it really should be in a museum as it is breathtaking. this has been well cared for and I seeabout a dozensmall breaks in the lace upon very close scrutiny. there is a little discoloring by collar and I see a couple of spots as I laid it out. I have not cleaned and it is as found. draped shouldersso should fit anyone. chest 38\" length 34\" waist 34\".shipping includes insurance